The return of the Shah
Carlos Mundy
The current crisis in the Middle East, triggered by Hamas’ murderous incursion in Israel on 7th October 2023,…
Tangier
From 1923 until Morocco’s independence in 1956, Tangier was under international administration. No less than nine European powers…
The fascinating story of Princess Omoba Aina of Egbado
She is often described as Queen Victoria’s goddaughter. She was not. But the Queen protected her throughout her…
Queen Soraya Of Afghanistan: The First Feminist
How easy it is for today’s feminists to preach about feminism when women’s rights have been won in…
The persecution of billionaires
Billionaires are easy and vulnerable targets for autocratic governments, but also for democratic ones, as we have seen…
Studio 54: the ultimate temple of hedonism
At the end of September 1978, on the first stop of a year-long trip around the world, I…
The Indian Christian Bourbons and the Muslim Begums of Bhopal
Years ago, during one of my journeys to India, I came across this interesting story and, after…
The Afghan Disgrace
Almost 20 years ago, after the fall of the Taliban, I wrote an article for El Mundo (Spain)…
Juan Carlos I: the best King that Spain has ever had
The man who undoubtedly is the best king in Spain’s millenary history, lives in Abu Dhabi, far…
Horcher Restaurant: Past, Present And Future
I recently had lunch with Elizabeth Horcher, fourth generation of the family in the legendary Madrid establishment on…
Charles Markeaton-Mundy
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