Diet and Daily Life of the Ancient Canarians According to Agustín Millares Torres
A detailed look at the food, clothing, and daily customs of the ancient inhabitants of Gran Canaria as described by Agustín Millares Torres.
Figures
Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands
Knowledge pills about the history, culture and nature of the Canary Islands: Figures
Isaac Viera y Viera: A Lanzarote Intellectual in Canarian Contemporary History
Isaac Viera y Viera, born in Lanzarote in the 19th century, is recognized by Canarian historical memory for his intellectual and cultural contributions during the transition to the 20th century.
Benito, the Canarian Madrid Took but Never Quite Kept
Benito Pérez Galdós, regarded as the greatest Spanish novelist after Cervantes, was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1843 and became the chronicler of 19th-century Madrid without ever stopping to look across the Atlantic: the office of the publishing house he founded in 1897 was known as 'la canariera'.
Leoncio Rodríguez and Canarian Regionalism: The 1906 Lecture at the Ateneo de La Laguna
In 1906, journalist Leoncio Rodríguez González presented his perspective on Canarian regionalism at the Ateneo de La Laguna, advocating for administrative and economic autonomy and analyzing the role of island identity in Canarian history.
The Zerolo Herrera Brothers: A Lanzarote Family in Canarian Political and Cultural Life (19th–20th Centuries)
The Zerolo Herrera brothers from Lanzarote played a notable role in Canarian political and cultural life between the 19th and 20th centuries, according to the research of Nicolás Reyes González.
Francisco Fernández de Bethencourt: Genealogist and Lanzarote Politician in Canarian Historical Memory
Francisco Fernández de Bethencourt was a prominent figure from Lanzarote in the 19th and 20th centuries, known for his work as a genealogist and politician, and his influence on Canarian identity according to Nicolás Reyes González.
The painter who invented how the Canary Islands should look: Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre
Néstor Martín-Fernández de la Torre was the modernist painter who, through his 'tipismo' campaign and the design of the Pueblo Canario, forged a distinctive and recognizable image of Canarian architecture and identity.
The Clergy's Role in Education and Cultural Control in the Canary Islands According to Millares Torres
Agustín Millares Torres details how the clergy dominated education, censorship, and intellectual life in the Canary Islands during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Caste System and Warrior Nobility in Pre-Hispanic Gran Canaria According to Millares Torres
An exploration of Agustín Millares Torres' description of the caste system and the role of the warrior nobility in indigenous Gran Canaria society before the conquest.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
José Luján Pérez: Life and Works of a Canarian Sculptor
José Luján Pérez, born in Guía in 1756, became a prominent sculptor and architect in Gran Canaria, leaving a significant artistic mark on the island.
Women of Lanzarote in Historical Memory: Artists and Writers of the 19th and 20th Centuries
A look at the women of Lanzarote who excelled in painting, sculpture, and literature between the 19th and 20th centuries, as highlighted by historical research.
Secundino Delgado, Canarian Autonomism, and the Press: The Case of ¡Vacaguaré!
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.
Pepa Aurora: The Storyteller Who Transformed Canarian Children's Literature
Pepa Aurora has transformed children's literature in the Canary Islands, creating a vibrant world of stories and poems that have inspired generations of children and educators.
José “El Lindo”: The Heart and Humor of Guía de Gran Canaria
José González, affectionately known as José “El Lindo”, was a beloved figure in Guía de Gran Canaria, celebrated for his joyful spirit, musical passion, and central role in the town’s social life.
Saulo Torón’s Poetic Silence: A Choice Shaped by History
Saulo Torón’s long public silence as a poet was a personal and political response to historical upheaval, revealing his deep commitment to poetry and freedom.
Doramas: The Last Indigenous Hero of Gran Canaria
Doramas, born into humble origins, rose to become a symbol of resistance and leadership against the Castilian conquest of Gran Canaria in the 15th century.
The Subtle Presence of Canarians in Galdós' Episodios Nacionales
Benito Pérez Galdós rarely highlights his fellow Canarians in the Episodios Nacionales, a literary choice that reflects both his personal ties to the islands and his vision of Spanish history.