S3, Ep : 32. Before Barcelona: The Roman City of Barcino That Built a Global Icon.
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S3, Ep : 32. Before Barcelona: The Roman City of Barcino That Built a Global Icon.

Barcelona is famous for its modern life, stunning architecture, and Mediterranean energy, but its story began more than two thousand years ago.

In this episode of Spanish Loops, we travel back to the origins of the city when the Romans founded Barcino, a small but strategic colony on the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.

Long before Barcelona became a global destination, this Roman settlement grew under the shadow of Tarraco, the powerful capital of Roman Hispania.

But the story of the region begins even earlier. Greek traders, Iberian tribes, and Mediterranean merchants were already shaping the culture and economy of this coastline before Rome arrived.

Together we explore how the Romans designed the city, why they chose this location, and how their influence transformed the area forever. From the ancient Roman streets beneath today’s Gothic Quarter to the hidden remains of temples, walls, and aqueducts, the foundations of Barcelona are still visible today.

Join us on Spanish Loops as we uncover the ancient origins of Barcelona and the Roman legacy that still defines the city more than two millennia later.

Because every great city has a beginning.

And Barcelona began with Rome.

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 S3, Ep : 54. From Guide Dogs to Bulls: Animals in Spain

S3, Ep : 54. From Guide Dogs to Bulls: Animals in Spain

This week on Spanish Loops, we’re talking about animals in Spain and, yes, there is a lot more to this story than cute dogs and cats.Spain has changed dramatically in the way it treats animals. What w...

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S3 : Ep 53. Hey!, Come closer… Let’s Talk About the Spanish Royals

S3 : Ep 53. Hey!, Come closer… Let’s Talk About the Spanish Royals

Okay… come a little closer. I have something to tell you.Well… actually, you probably already know most of it.  But somehow, when we talk about the Spanish Royal Family, there is always another little...

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S3, Ep : 52. Best Souvenirs to Buy in Spain.

S3, Ep : 52. Best Souvenirs to Buy in Spain.

Not every souvenir from Spain deserves a place in your suitcase.Let's be honest. We've all seen the flamenco dolls with plastic smiles, the tiny black bulls, and the endless rows of magnets waiting in...

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S3, Ep : 51. Spain's Healthcare & Pension System: The Complete Story.

S3, Ep : 51. Spain's Healthcare & Pension System: The Complete Story.

What Happens After Payday in Spain? You May Be Surprised.Have you ever stopped to think about where all those deductions on a Spanish pay check actually go?Most people see the numbers, sigh a little.....

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S3, Ep : 50. Pirates, Corsairs, and Buccaneers: The untold war that built empires.

S3, Ep : 50. Pirates, Corsairs, and Buccaneers: The untold war that built empires.

Have you ever wondered what the real difference is between a pirate, a corsair, and a buccaneer? Most of us use those words as if they all mean the same thing... but they really don't.This week on Spa...

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S3, Ep : 49. The River That Changed Madrid Forever.

S3, Ep : 49. The River That Changed Madrid Forever.

What if I told you that the story that changed Madrid forever isn't about kings, battles, or royal palaces... it's about water?Sounds strange, doesn't it?This week on Spanish Loops, Fran and I tell th...

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S3, Ep: 48. The Forgotten Spanish Genius Behind Every Modern Space Suit.

S3, Ep: 48. The Forgotten Spanish Genius Behind Every Modern Space Suit.

Hola Chicos! Have you ever stopped to think about what Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, NASA... and Spain all have in common?Most people would probably say, "Nothing."Well... that's exactly what we thought too....

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S3, Ep : 47. America's Independence: Spain's Forgotten Secret Story.

S3, Ep : 47. America's Independence: Spain's Forgotten Secret Story.

Did you know that one of the biggest stories behind American Independence is rarely told?With the 4th of July just around the corner, this week's episode of Spanish Loops takes you on a fascinating jo...

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