: Over its 400 pages, it explores the triumphs and failures of emperors, popes, and ordinary people.
is both a popular podcast on Cadena SER and an informative history book by the Spanish journalist Nieves Concostrina . Cualquier Tiempo Pasado Fue Ant Concostrina, ...
Published in 2021, the book functions as a sharp narration that offers another "turn of the screw" to history. : Over its 400 pages, it explores the
: Key chapters include the exile of the Bourbons, the "shady dealings" of various royal courts, and the death of President Azaña. : Key chapters include the exile of the
: Each episode typically focuses on a specific historical figure, event, or "superstition".
The title is a witty subversion of the famous Spanish proverb "Cualquier tiempo pasado fue mejor" (Any time in the past was better), reflecting the author’s signature critical and ironic style. The Podcast (Cadena SER)
: Reviewers on sites like Anika Entre Libros and Goodreads highlight the book's ability to make readers reflect and smile simultaneously while maintaining a strictly secular and critical lens. Key Takeaways