History & Culture

Sancho VII el Fuerte Wasn’t Called “the Strong” for Winning a Battle. His Skeleton Explains Why.

History & Culture

Miguel Induráin Doesn’t Just Have a Statue in Navarra. On July 18, Amateurs Still Ride Roads With Him.

Miguel Induráin's Navarra legacy didn't end in 1996. See the statues, foundation, and annual races that still carry his name today.

History & Culture

San Cernín, known as San Saturnino, not San Fermín, is Pamplona's actual patron saint, and his own legend ends with a bull.

History & Culture

History & Culture

History & Culture

History & Culture

Fernando el Católico didn't conquer an empty throne in 1512. Catalina de Navarra was still Navarra's queen, and this is the story of her fall.

History & Culture

A txistu has three holes and no keys, yet spans two octaves. The 18th century redesign, and Pamplona's own txistu institution since 1960.

History & Culture

Ask why San Fermín goes global every July and most answers stop at Hemingway. The real machinery is a city press office credentialing hundreds of

History & Culture

Gustavo de Maeztu, the painter tied to Navarra, was born in Vitoria and did not arrive until 48. The real story behind his Estella museum.