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Category: History Talks
History Talk February. Medieval Pleasures
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By Keith Smith. Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll in the Middle Ages The Medieval ages has a poor reputation. You can play medieval bingo when you hear a presentation like this! Why did the Church have such an influence over peoples lives, especially with regard to sex and alcohol? What were attitudes to sex…
History Talk June The War Routes of Spain
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David Ebsworth: Visit the War Routes of Spain In a remarkable addition to his existing talks…
History Talk April Carmen Amaya the Legendary Flamenco Dancer
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20th Anniversary presentation by Angela Chantry Carmen Amaya. The Legendary Flamenco Dancer 20 years ago in April 2005, Angela Chantry presented the first ever History Talk, on Women’s role in 19th Century Reform. In her latest talk she will describe the life and times of Carmen Amaya(1918-1963)Considered by many to be the greatest flamenco dancer…
History Group Talk May Sorolla, Benlliure and Blasco: Valencia’s Greatest Painter, Sculptor and Writer
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Our old friend and former Group Leader Peter Atkinson flies in especially from Canada to present Sorolla, Benlliure and Blasco: Valencia’s Greatest Painter, Sculptor and Writer The presentation will explore the work and lives of these three men. Each was a brilliantand prolific artist in his field and, remarkably, they were all born in the…
History Group Talk March Johnny Appleseed, a true American Folk Hero
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Rosalind Miranda is a very accomplished speaker who has presented several times at Travellers Tales. In this talk she will tell us all about when in 1948, Walt Disney produced a film called The Old Settler Johnny Appleseed & Johnny’s Angel. Every American knew of Johnny Appleseed, the man who sowed delicious & nutritious apples across…
History Talks – A journey through the fascinating history of the “Royal Town” of Xàbia / Jávea.
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Angela Chantry will present a fascinating look at the history of the town we live in and the events which have shaped the modern day town. Jávea has a long and diverse history that dates back to prehistoric times. The first settlers were the Iberians, who left behind some archaeological remains such as the Montgó…