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

London in 1851 was a bustling 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 rapidly, this unprecedented structure was a testament to Victorian ingenuity, a gleaming be

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