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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#302 | The Bloody History of Bullfighting