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

London in 1849 was avibrant metropolis, eager to showcase its industrial prowess to the world. The answer came in the form of the Great Industrial achievements 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 in

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