James CrocketThe Valencian Monastery Where Time Stands StillSecluded within a valley in the Serra Calderona, stands a monastery with a 700-year history, whose monks are experts at self-isolation.Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
James CrocketThe Island Which Changes Country Twice A YearEvery summer and winter for the last 361 years, France and Spain have been passing a small, unpopulated island back and forth between them.Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
James CrocketAnyone For Rat and Eel Paella? The Spanish Foods Invented In Times Of ScarcitySome of Spain’s most cherished foods have origins in times of scarcity, and some surprising original ingredients.Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
James CrocketBound By Hatred: Eduardo Inda and Pablo IglesiasA rivalry between a journalist and a politician has spilt into the courts, with each accused of breaking the law to bring down the other.Oct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
James CrocketThe Darkness of Francisco de GoyaHow the evolution of Francisco de Goya’s art reflected the disintegration of his country and his own descent into insanity.Oct 13, 20202Oct 13, 20202
James CrocketThe Mystery of Spain’s Chinese BarsA large number of Spain’s most traditional local tapas bars are now run by members of the Chinese community. Why?Sep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020
James CrocketThe Adventures of Franco’s ChildrenThough Spain’s dictatorship ended years ago, Franco’s descendants refuse to leave the stage.Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
James CrocketGhost Villages: La España VacíaWhile Spain’s urban centres become ever more crowded, its villages are quickly emptying. Some have no residents left.Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
James CrocketZamrock: The Psychedelic Sound of Young ZambiaWhen Zambia’s president said that 95% of music played on radio must be local, he didn’t expect it to lead to a psychedelic rock revolution.Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
James CrocketinDataDrivenInvestorNot Going Away: The Pollok Free StateHow the building of a motorway through a public park in Glasgow taught a generation of Scots about an injustice suffered by their ancestorsFeb 3, 20201Feb 3, 20201