: Episodes have covered subjects like the Battle of Trafalgar as a "glorious defeat," the controversial life of Prince Don Carlos (son of Philip II), and the public executions in Spain that were treated as "festivals" until 1900. The Book (La Esfera de los Libros)
: Each episode typically focuses on a specific historical figure, event, or "superstition".
The podcast features Concostrina and a team of collaborators, including Emma Vallespinós, Ana Valtierra, Pepe Rubio, and Jesús Pozo. Cualquier Tiempo Pasado Fue Ant Concostrina, ...
: Reviewers on sites like Anika Entre Libros and Goodreads highlight the book's ability to make readers reflect and smile simultaneously while maintaining a strictly secular and critical lens. Key Takeaways
The title is a witty subversion of the famous Spanish proverb "Cualquier tiempo pasado fue mejor" (Any time in the past was better), reflecting the author’s signature critical and ironic style. The Podcast (Cadena SER) : Episodes have covered subjects like the Battle
Published in 2021, the book functions as a sharp narration that offers another "turn of the screw" to history.
: It aims to dismantle historical myths and "romantic mandangas" (sentimental nonsense), presenting history with a sharp focus on social, cultural, and religious curiosities. : Reviewers on sites like Anika Entre Libros
: Over its 400 pages, it explores the triumphs and failures of emperors, popes, and ordinary people.
: Episodes have covered subjects like the Battle of Trafalgar as a "glorious defeat," the controversial life of Prince Don Carlos (son of Philip II), and the public executions in Spain that were treated as "festivals" until 1900. The Book (La Esfera de los Libros)
: Each episode typically focuses on a specific historical figure, event, or "superstition".
The podcast features Concostrina and a team of collaborators, including Emma Vallespinós, Ana Valtierra, Pepe Rubio, and Jesús Pozo.
: Reviewers on sites like Anika Entre Libros and Goodreads highlight the book's ability to make readers reflect and smile simultaneously while maintaining a strictly secular and critical lens. Key Takeaways
The title is a witty subversion of the famous Spanish proverb "Cualquier tiempo pasado fue mejor" (Any time in the past was better), reflecting the author’s signature critical and ironic style. The Podcast (Cadena SER)
Published in 2021, the book functions as a sharp narration that offers another "turn of the screw" to history.
: It aims to dismantle historical myths and "romantic mandangas" (sentimental nonsense), presenting history with a sharp focus on social, cultural, and religious curiosities.
: Over its 400 pages, it explores the triumphs and failures of emperors, popes, and ordinary people.
