The Stratigraphic Sequence of El Bebedero: Insights into Lanzarote’s Prehistory
The stratigraphic sequence at El Bebedero reveals five distinct layers, providing key information about the cultural and environmental evolution of aboriginal Lanzarote.
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Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
Volcanic Origins of the Canary Islands: Processes and Structures
A detailed look at how volcanic processes have shaped the Canary Islands, from their formation to the visible volcanic structures today.
Seseo and Distinctive Phonetics in Canarian Popular Lexicon: Insights from Pablo Artiles
An exploration of how seseo and other phonetic features shape the Canarian popular lexicon, based on Pablo Artiles' analysis of Gran Canaria's vernacular expressions.
Nesology: The Science of Islands and Its Relevance to the Canary Islands
Nesology, or the science of islands, offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of insular spaces, with special attention to the Canary Islands and their rich mythological and nomenclatural heritage.
Manuel Déniz Caraballo: Teacher, Journalist and Founder of ¡Vacaguaré!
Manuel Déniz Caraballo was a Lanzarote-born teacher, typesetter and journalist who founded the newspaper ¡Vacaguaré! in 1902. His career as an educator, his work in the labour press and his involvement in the demands of the minor islands give him a biography of his own, beyond his link to Secundino Delgado.
The Almogarenes of Telde: Aboriginal Ritual Sites in Gran Canaria
A detailed look at the almogarenes of Telde, the ritual spaces of ancient Canarians, focusing on Cuatro Puertas, Barranco de Silva, and El Baladero.
Subsidence in the Canary Islands: A Key Difference from Hawaii
Unlike Hawaii, the Canary Islands show minimal subsidence, which shapes their volcanic evolution and coastal morphology.
How Canarian Gentilics Are Formed: Suffixes, Variants, and Usage
Discover how Canarian gentilics are formed, the most common suffixes, their nuances, and their use in both popular and formal language.
Artisanal Fishing and the Blue Economy in La Gomera, El Hierro, and Tenerife
An analysis of the role of artisanal fishing in the economy and culture of La Gomera, El Hierro, and Tenerife, and its connection to sustainability and local gastronomy.
The Painted Cave of Gáldar: Techniques and Meaning of Indigenous Mural Art
A detailed look at the techniques and meaning behind the polychrome murals of the Painted Cave of Gáldar, the most remarkable example of indigenous mural painting in Gran Canaria.
The Canary Militias: Identity and Regionalism in Contemporary History
The Canary Militias played a central role in shaping Canarian identity and regionalism during the 19th and 20th centuries, frequently invoked as a symbol of autonomy and insular distinctiveness.
Altitudinal Zonation of Vegetation in the Canary Islands: Humboldt’s Model and Its Evolution
Humboldt’s altitudinal zonation model for Tenerife shaped scientific understanding of Canarian forests, but later research revealed a more complex and dynamic ecological reality.
Father Luis de Anchieta: erudition and historical work in the 17th century
Father Luis de Anchieta, born in La Laguna in 1648, was a Jesuit, preacher, and author of a key historical work on the Canary Islands in the 17th century.
Why Canarian Regionalism Emerged: From the Crisis of 1898 to the 1906 Survey
Early twentieth-century Canarian regionalism grew out of centralisation, inter-island rivalry, economic imbalances and inadequate representation. El Progreso’s 1906 survey revealed the movement’s diversity.
Guanche Pottery of Tenerife: Techniques and Types in the Hermógenes Afonso Collection
The Hermógenes Afonso collection provides a detailed overview of Guanche pottery from Tenerife, highlighting its manufacturing techniques, materials, and characteristic forms.
Guanche Vocabulary in Everyday Canarian Speech: Roots and Examples
A look at how Guanche words survive in Canarian Spanish, with examples and origins of terms still in use today.
San Borondón: The Phantom Island of the Canary Islands in Atlantic Tradition
San Borondón, the island that appears and disappears, holds a unique place in Canarian and Atlantic imagination. This article explores its origins, development, and the literary and cartographic sources linking it to the Canary Islands.
Water in the Canary Islands: resources, management, and challenges
Water is a limited and essential resource in the Canary Islands. This article examines its origins, management strategies, and the challenges of its use.
Andamana: The Earliest Historical Figure of the Canary Islands
Andamana was a prominent leader in 14th-century Gran Canaria, uniting the island under a single monarchy and becoming the earliest documented historical figure of the Canary Islands.
The Evolution of Archaeological Survey in Tegueste: Methods and Results
A detailed analysis of archaeological surveys in Tegueste, their methods, and the results obtained from the mid-20th century to the present.
Canarian Colloquial Language in the Chronicles of Alonso Quesada
An analysis of the use of Canarian colloquial language in Alonso Quesada's journalistic chronicles, highlighting their documentary and literary value.
The 'Nariz de Perro' Performance at La Guancha Necropolis: Theatre Meets Archaeology in Gáldar
In 1988, the Ajódar Theatre Group staged 'Nariz de Perro' at La Guancha Necropolis, blending theatre and archaeological heritage to highlight Canarian aboriginal culture.
Geology and Formation of the La Cerera Cave in Arucas
The La Cerera cave, located on the southern slope of the Arucas Mountain, is a remarkable example of volcanic cave formation and sedimentary infill processes in Gran Canaria.
The Impact of Sugarcane on the Historical Deforestation of the Canary Islands
The introduction and expansion of sugarcane cultivation in the Canary Islands during the 16th and 17th centuries led to intense deforestation, especially in low and humid areas, irreversibly altering the islands' forest landscape.