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

London in 1849 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 gleaming behe

For centuries, the region of Catalonia blossomed under its own distinct culture, fostering a language and traditions that set it apart from its adjacents. However, this autonomy was challenged by the increasing influence of the Spanish crown, leading to growing tensions between the two entities. The Catalan people yearned for self-determination, a