Sound Check

MTV Takes Over Madrid and More

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November 7th 2010
Last week was a huge week for Madrid, because they were the host to the MTV European Music Awards. Every year a different European capital hosts the show and this was the first time it was in Madrid. All the big stars descended on Madrid for the awards show in a brand new arena that was built just outside the city. Five days before the show, it was announced that there would be a free outdoor conc ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more