Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, botany in the Canary Islands flourished thanks to the work of foreign scientists, especially from Britain, Germany, and France. This period marked the internationalization of Canarian natural history.
César Manrique transformed Lanzarote into a global model of art and sustainability, blending his creations seamlessly with the island’s volcanic landscape.
Explore the history and cultural significance of the Millennial Dragon Tree in Icod de los Vinos, one of the most iconic plants of the Canary Islands.
The extinct Guanche language reveals its North African roots and agglutinative structure through surviving words and names. Explore how Guanche speech connects us to the ancient history of the Canary Islands.
The image of the Guanche was historically constructed as a mirror for Canarian identity, shaped by raciology and European ideologies. This article explores how science and politics created this foundational myth.
Discover how the myth of the Isles of the Blest shaped the identity and perception of the Canary Islands from ancient Greek literature to modern times.
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.
