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With the spooky season upon us, here are two bewitching tales from Northern Spain to get you in the Halloween spirit. Witches have always been a popular element of northern Spanish folklore, particularly in the regions of Galicia, Asturias and...

Ylenia

One of Mexico's most famous celebrations, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is coming around once again on November 2. But, while many of us have seen the pictures of elaborate dresses, ceremonies, and celebrations, there's a lot...

Sasha

Mexico is known for many things - Ancient civilisations, picture-perfect scenery, and tequila, just to name a few! But the country is also home to some fascinating figures, facts, and events that fly under the radar. So, read on for...

Sasha

Think you know Argentina beyond steak, tango, and Buenos Aires? Let's see! Get ready to be surprised and intrigued with 10 things you may not know about Argentina.

Sasha Gillies-Lekakis

One of the benefits of being a student at El Patio is being able to connect with the Hispanic world here, in Melbourne. But sometimes these benefits stretch a little further abroad. Any student at El Patio can apply for...

Penny

Isidro returns to Australia with the fascinating story of Colonel Robles, a relative who lived a truly revolutionary life. (In English)

Isidro Martínez García (translated by Phil Damon)

Isidro returns to Australia with the fascinating story of Colonel Robles, a relative who lived a truly revolutionary life. (En español)

Isidro Martínez García

Dance shows how cultures from different corners of the globe have come together and intertwined, each leaving its mark on the others and creating the movements and rhythms we know today. It is definitely one of our favourite things from...

Pame Garces

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How did horses get to the Americas? When did they arrive, and from where? With this blog, we open an exciting, new category entitled 'Things you didn't learn in history books'. This opens up a range of possibilities, so El...

Ana Ruiz

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