THE PROCLAMATION OF THE SECOND SPANISH REPUBLIC

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The proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic marked a significant historical milestone that radically transformed the country’s political course. This event, which took place on April 14, 1931, occurred in a context where just five years earlier, the Spanish people were expressing loyalty to the monarchy with shouts of ‘¡Viva el rey!’ -‘Long live the King!’-

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THE SPANISH FLU OF 1918

The year 1918 marked a pivotal moment in global history with the occurrence of the Spanish Flu, a devastating influenza pandemic that swept across the world, leaving an indelible mark on societies and healthcare systems. However, contrary to its name, the Spanish Flu did not originate in Spain. The exact origins of the virus remain elusive, with theories pointing to the trenches of World War I, where close quarters and stressed immune systems facilitated its rapid transmission. The close living conditions of soldiers provided an ideal breeding ground for the virus.

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