Spain’s past is full of anguish from terrorist attacks to war. Continue reading Victimhood in Madrid: How best to remember city’s fallen

Almost 40 years after Franco’s death, the dictator’s legacy is still disputed. Continue reading How Madrid remembers and forgets the Franco era

What was once a 10-lane highway is now a park that brings inner and outer Madrid into a shared green space. Continue reading From Gray to Green: The Madrid Rio Project

Exploring the complex relationship Madrileños have with Catholicism and religious expression. Continue reading Catholic Church still a cornerstone of Spanish culture

Whether it’s the music, the drinks or the dancing, each aspect of partying provides freedom for Madrileños Continue reading Partying in Madrid: In the pursuit of forgetfulness and fun

For Madrileños the use of public space for expression is a basic right Continue reading Public Expression in Madrid: ‘The streets belong to us’

The González family has owned and run Sobrino de Botín for three generations, but will the fourth generation continue the tradition? Continue reading Famed Madrid restaurant Sobrino de Botín relies on family

The city’s public spaces have become surfaces for expression on issues such as public policy, the economic crisis and everyday life in Spain. Continue reading Madrid’s Street Art: Vandalism or civic good?

Once-vacant building in Lavapiés neighborhood gives city’s street art a home. Continue reading La Tabacalera: Madrid´s home for legal graffiti

Soccer, or futbol, in Madrid is more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. Continue reading Soccer in Madrid: 3 Teams, 1 Sport, 1 People