Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
The case of Secundino Delgado and the newspaper ¡Vacaguaré! highlights the debate on Canarian autonomy and the response of the press and authorities in the early 20th century.
Silbo Gomero is one of the world's most singular linguistic phenomena: a whistled communication system that carries messages across the deep ravines and mountains of La Gomera.
In 1341, an expedition funded by the King of Portugal and described by Florentine merchants visited several Canary Islands, documenting their inhabitants, resources, and customs.
The conquest of the Canary Islands was shaped by the intervention of the Church and the evolution of international law, key factors in the archipelago’s integration into European Atlantic expansion.
The story of Catalina Jiménez sheds light on the harsh reality of female slavery in Teror and places her life within 17th-century Canarian society.
The 1970s Generation marked a turning point in Canarian art, introducing a plurality of voices and a deep reflection on insular identity and modernity.
Discover how Portuguese has shaped the traditional vocabulary of La Gomera, with examples like 'igiada', 'hama', and 'hojame'.
The verb 'abacorar' is a linguistic gem of La Gomera, revealing the island's rich and unique vocabulary and its complex etymological roots.
Oral tradition has played a crucial role in preserving traces of the Guanche language, offering a more authentic view than written sources alone.
A comparative study of El Hierro and Lanzarote inscriptions reveals a striking homogeneity in the Libyco-Berber alphabet, challenging the idea of multiple scripts in the Canary Islands.
The word amolán, referring to a healing butter made from goat or sheep milk, is a linguistic remnant of the aboriginal Canarian culture and a testament to the richness of the islands' livestock vocabulary.
Explore the Amazigh origins of everyday Canarian words like gofio, tabaiba, and tenique, and how these terms have endured through the centuries.
Francisco Navarro Artiles played a key role in documenting and analyzing Canarian vocabulary, helping to preserve the linguistic identity of the Canary Islands.[^homenaje-a-francisco-navarro]
San Cristóbal de La Laguna was an open, planned Atlantic city that anticipated decisive features of Spanish-American colonial urbanism.
Explore how seseo and other phonetic traits shape the unique identity of Canarian Spanish and connect the islands to the Atlantic world.
The speech of Valle Gran Rey in La Gomera is marked by unique phonetic traits, such as aspirated 'h', consonant vocalization, and the preservation of archaic forms.
Before modern dialectology, Canarian Spanish was documented through word lists, learned notes, and popular collections. This is how a local research tradition took shape.
Discover how Indigenous Canarian personal names reveal the social structure, beliefs, and values of ancient Canary Islanders.
Pintaderas from Gran Canaria captivate archaeologists and the public alike, but their original function remains mysterious. This article explores how modern research focuses on their social context rather than just their use.
Triple rifts, star-shaped geological structures, control the growth and volcanic activity of the Canary Islands and explain many of their natural hazards.
The sea is the main force shaping the Canary Islands' coasts, responsible for both erosion and the creation of beaches and cliffs. Discover how waves and currents have sculpted the archipelago's unique shorelines.
The canary bird, a symbol of the islands, is almost absent from Galdós' National Episodes, reflecting both his relationship with his homeland and his literary caution.
The insularity of the Canary Islands has long been a myth that conceals their complex social reality and African ties. This article explores how this image has shaped Canarian identity and its representation.
Canarian Spanish bears the deep imprint of Portuguese contact, especially from the 15th to 18th centuries, enriching its vocabulary and distinguishing it from mainland Spanish.
