In the news1919–1929
1919 Madrid Metro opens urban transit expansion
The Madrid Metro opened in 1919, eventually transporting nearly 100 million passengers annually by 1929 and transforming urban mobility.
Tbilisi, 6 Oct 1914 – Madrid, 23 May 2010
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6 Oct 1914
Born in Tbilisi
1948–1992
Grand Mistress of the Order of Saint Catherine
23 Dec 1953
A daughter is born
23 May 2010
Dies in Madrid, aged 95
She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Tbilisi.
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In the news1919–1929
The Madrid Metro opened in 1919, eventually transporting nearly 100 million passengers annually by 1929 and transforming urban mobility.
What people wore
Espadrilles as Everyday Footwear
Espadrilles were the most common footwear for workers and farmers, often paired with socks by men or stockings by women, while leather shoes were typically reserved for formal occasions or specific uniforms.
Getting around
Circular railway tickets for long journeys
At the start of the 20th century, travelers could purchase circular tickets from the Norte Company, allowing them to travel up to 3,000 kilometers over 45 days.
Around the world · 1914–1918The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.
In the news1918
The 1918 flu pandemic was the last major epidemic to severely impact urban life, after which cities began growing through natural increase.
Music
Lullabies sung by rural Spanish women
Rural Spanish women sang lullabies while working to soothe their children, often improvising verses based on their current mood.
Daily life
Mandatory Schooling vs. Reality
Although primary education was legally mandatory for children up to age 12 in 1901 and age 14 by 1923, poverty often made schooling an unattainable luxury for many families. Education was frequently deprioritized in favor of immediate economic needs and child labor.