The porc negre: a victim of its own success in Mallorca
There was a time when the Mallorcan Porc Negre was on the verge of extinction. Today, the opposite is true: demand for sobrasada and meat from this traditional breed is…
“Dignitat i Feina” – that’s how it all started
“Dignitat i Feina” – that’s how it all started A challenge for Fr. Tomeu Father Tomeu celebrates the service in the Church of Cala Millor. One day three people came…
How ice cream was made in Mallorca 200 years ago
Eating ice cream is commonplace today, but in Mallorca 200 years ago it was not. Obtaining ice and making ice cream was quite a challenge, as there were no fridges…
The History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean and in Mallorca
Olive oil is one of the most iconic products of Mediterranean culture. Its history began thousands of years ago in the eastern Mediterranean and, over time, the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans…
When Mallorca made motorbikes
When we think of Mallorca’s manufacturing industry, we tend to associate it with costume jewellery, footwear or leather goods. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, there were also small motorcycle…
How Jaime I conquered Mallorca
Backgrounds In the 13th century, Mallorca was an ideal enclave for trade in the Mediterranean, but it was in the hands of the Muslims. It was also a refuge for…
Eaktai Ahn: the Korean musician who founded the Balearic Symphony Orchestra in Mallorca
Mallorca has historically been a meeting place for cultures and people from all corners of the world. But few would have imagined that the founder of the Balearic Symphony Orchestra…
