Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) Fortresses & Oldest Photographs + Dogs (Cynocephaly)

Howdy. Today we will look through some amazing photographs of Las Palmas, one of two capitals of the Canary Islands. Las Palmas has an official history dating back to 1478, however as we look through the earliest mentions of Gran Canaria we see many fascinating aspects to the narrative, including theories and myths related to the name of the island itself, and the Dog-faced Men. We will explore these legends while also focusing on the currently accepted history, how the indigenous Guanche people are related to the Berber Coast of Africa, and how the history of Las Palmas includes the founding of numerous massive fortifications that have now been incorporated into the city. We will also look at the oldest, and most detailed photographs I could find of Las Palmas. Topics discussed today;