Orality as a Primary Source in the Study of the Guanche Language
Maximiano Trapero emphasizes the crucial role of orality as a primary source for researching the Guanche language, contrasting it with the traditional reliance on written documents.
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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
The Temporal Progression of Volcanism in the Canary Islands: Ages, Stages, and Geological Significance
The temporal evolution of volcanism in the Canary Islands reveals a clear progression of ages and stages, fundamental for understanding the archipelago's formation and current volcanic risk.
Canarian gentilics in the academic dictionary: from the 2008 critiques to the current DLE
Gonzalo Ortega Ojeda's *Catálogo de los gentilicios canarios* analyzed the DRAE's treatment of Canarian gentilics in 2008. Eighteen years later, the DLE has corrected some of his critiques, but other omissions and nuances remain relevant.
Benito Pérez Armas: A Lanzarote Figure in Canarian Politics and Culture (19th–20th Centuries)
Benito Pérez Armas, born in Lanzarote, played a key role in Canarian politics and culture during the transition from the 19th to the 20th century, contributing to the development of regionalism and island identity.
La Rama of Agaete: the town that dances to ask for rain
Every 4 August, thousands of people dance through Agaete carrying branches in a festival that brings together Indigenous imagery and devotion to Our Lady of the Snows.
Traditional Pottery Making in Moya: Techniques and Materials
A detailed look at the traditional pottery process in Moya, Gran Canaria, focusing on techniques and materials as documented by Romero Roque.
The Doramas Forest: Description and Role in 15th Century Gran Canaria
The Doramas Forest, a vast woodland in northern Gran Canaria, was a key natural and historical landmark in the 15th century, noted for its lush vegetation and its association with the figure of Doramas.
Gofio: Essential Food and Its Vocabulary in Canarian Culture
Gofio, heir to the roasted grains that fed the indigenous peoples of the Canary Islands, preserves a vocabulary of its own that reflects its cultural and social importance.
Diversity of Marine Species and Preparations in the Traditional Cuisine of La Gomera, El Hierro, and Tenerife
Discover how the variety of marine species and cooking methods shape the traditional cuisine of La Gomera, El Hierro, and Tenerife.
The dragon tree in the classroom: how Canarian environmental education taught its symbol tree
The Libro Vivo de la Educación Ambiental en Canarias gave the dragon tree its opening chapter and turned it into classroom material: how it was picked from the archipelago's symbols, and what pupils were asked to do with it in the field, in gardens, and in front of a painting by Bosch.
Guanche Settlements in Guía de Isora: Surface Villages Beyond the Caves
Archaeological research in Guía de Isora has revealed that the Guanches preferred surface settlements over caves, challenging traditional views of their habitation.
The Role of the Canary Island Pine in the Forest History of the Canary Islands
The Canary Island pine has played a key role in the forest history of the Canary Islands, adapting to volcanic conditions and human intervention from pre-Hispanic times to the present.
Emigration of Notable Lanzarote Figures (19th–20th Centuries): Destinations and Contributions
An analysis of the emigration of prominent Lanzarote figures in the 19th and 20th centuries, their destinations, and the impact of their return on the island.
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.
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.