Author: María
María was born in Seville, Spain in 2002. She is a Journalism & Film graduate and is currently pursuing a degree in Screenwriting. She loves languages, history, art and literature.
The Fortune-Teller
For María from Spain, an old Minolta camera bag holds more than just photographic equipment; it carries stories, memories, and a touch of destiny.
Lari, Leva, Krones and Euros: Young Perspectives on Europe’s Currencies
Cashless payments and cryptocurrencies are gaining ground. Which role do physical banknotes still play for Europe's youth?
Voices from the Vltava: Dialogues to Remember
In Autumn 2023, the EUSTORY Next Generation Summit took place under the motto "Dialogues to Remember". In the heart of the Czech Republic’s capital, the journalistic Summit-workshop followed the question "What are dialogues to remember for people in Prague?". Armed with curiosity, the workshop participants entered the cobblestone streets to find out which dialogues are being remembered by the citizens of Prague.
Stitching Tradition: A Piece of Spanish History in my Grandmother’s Dress
For almost four decades, Francoism defined how to believe and behave. María from Spain remembers her grandmother, who only dressed freely after Democracy arrived...
Where Were you When…The Catalan Illegal Referendum Took Place?
Being independent from Spain or not? This question has moved Catalonia for decades. An illegeal referendum, held in 2017, was surrounded by violence and ended up in chaos: Hundreds of wounded people, the Catalan political leaders in jail or in exile – and no independence for Catalonia. What to expect for the years to come?
Kreuzberg – The Berlin Face of Contrasts
What are the reasons to live in Kreuzberg and is it a good place for young people? How diverse and culturally appealing is it? While in Germany’s capital city, the Editors' team took the opportunity to stroll the streets of the multicultural face of Berlin, Kreuzberg and ask locals and foreigners what makes the district special.
What if… You Were an Actor/Actress in Ancient Greece?
Greek theatre reconsidered: During their journey to Greece, young theatre makers from Spain dived into ancient times. What if they had been acting centuries ago? In short videos, they show their answers.
Food for Thought: What my Family Trip to Morocco Taught me
Only 14 km separate Spain from Morocco. No surprise that their pasts are closely intertwined. The Muslim cultural heritage is quite visible in Spain, but negative prejudices dominate the distant relation towards the North African country. For our author María from Spain, travelling to Morocco was a true turning-point.