The tiny island of Illa del Rei, located in the port of Mahon, Menorca’s capital, has gone through various incarnations across the centuries. It was the landing place of King Alfonso III in 1287 during the reconquest of the Balearic Isles (hence the name, which translates to ‘King’s Island’); the …
This is the fifth and last part of our series (I, II, III, IV, V) looking at how Carthaginian armies were raised and constituted. Over the last four parts, we’ve looked at the larger components of Carthaginian armies: the relatively small role of Carthaginian citizens, the more prominent role of North African conscripts, of Numidian … Continue reading Collections: Raising Carthaginian Armies,…
When Concept Hotel Group first unveiled Mongibello Ibiza in Santa Eulària in 2023, the property quickly became the ultimate playground for anyone looking to live out a high-gloss, 1960s Italian Riviera fantasy on Balearic soil. Having checked in during its initial 4-star era, returning earlier this month revealed a venue that has officially levelled up. The hotel has clinched its 5-star status,…
Drone footage confirms a long-disputed sperm whale behavior, with a startling twist.
You've probably heard of Mallorca in Spain, with its epic coastal capital, dominated by a fortress-like Gothic cathedral, and beaches with a coastline fringed by turquoise calas. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Mallorca every year for their sunny break, especially Americans for the last 4 or 5 years, thanks to the launch of a new …
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