Articles
Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
The Gomeran Whistle: A Language That Crosses Mountains
The silbo gomero is a unique whistled communication system that allowed the inhabitants of La Gomera to communicate across the island's deep ravines.
Canarianisms: The Words That Define Us
Canarianisms are the words and expressions unique to the Spanish spoken in the Canary Islands, a lexicon reflecting centuries of confluence between aboriginal languages, Castilian, Portuguese and other influences.
The Guanches: The First Inhabitants of the Canary Islands
An overview of the origins, social organization and culture of the Guanches, the first settlers of the Canary Islands, who arrived from North Africa.
Gofio: Ancestral Food of the Canary Islands
Gofio, a toasted cereal flour of pre-Hispanic origin, is much more than a food: it is a symbol of Canarian identity that has endured for centuries.
The Norman Conquest of 1402
The expedition of the Norman Jean de Bethencourt in 1402 marks the beginning of the European conquest of the Canary Islands, starting with Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Welcome to Canarias Historia
We inaugurate the articles section of Canarias Historia with a brief introduction to our project.