A TRIUMPH OF GLASS AND IRON: THE CRYSTAL PALACE & GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851

London in 1851 was avibrant metropolis, eager to showcase its industrial prowess to the world. The answer came in the form of the Great Exhibition, a groundbreaking event held within the magnificent Crystal Palace. Designed by Joseph Paxton and constructed quickly, this unprecedented structure was a testament to Victorian ingenuity, a shimmering be

For centuries, the region of Catalonia blossomed under its own distinct heritage, fostering a language and traditions that set it apart from its surrounding regions. However, this autonomy was challenged by the increasing influence of the Spanish Catalan identity crown, leading to growing tensions between the two entities. The Catalan people aspire