#302 | The Bloody History of Bullfighting

It's one of the most controversial topics in modern Spain; some say it's a cultural art form, and others say it's a brutal form of torture.

In this episode, we look at the history of bullfighting through the ages and ask ourselves what lies ahead.

• The matador looks up to the crowd • What happens in a bullfight • The early history of bullfighting • Bullfighting in the Iberian peninsula • The first "anti-bullfighting" legislation in the 16th Century • The development of "modern" bullfighting • The different styles of bullfighting • General Franco & bullfighting • The opposition to bullfighting • Bullfighting today • Will bullfighting ever be banned in Spain?

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bullfighting

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