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Cabeza de Vaca, who would later survive an ill-fated expedition to conquer Florida, was born in Moorish-controlled southern Spain.

Guide to the plot, characters, and history of Meyerbeer's grand opera L'Africaine, which premiered in 1865, a year after the composer's death.

Glasswear created by Alvar Aalto, clothes designed by Raija Medler and Titvi Ikaheimo, Marimekko handbags and other world-famous Finnish products star in Helsinki shops.

Spanish conquistador Cabeza de Vaca survived hurricanes, shipwrecks and capture by Indians, and was one of a handful of men to return from an expedition of 600.

Together with 52 other towns and cities, Essen was chosen to be European Capital of Culture 2010. From heavy industry, the city's focus has switched to music and art.

Every October, Paris plays host to FIAC, a showcase for modern and contemporary art and design.

Streamlined Finnish design is known the world over. Shops of the famous Finnish design houses Marimekko, Iittala, and Kalevala can be found along Helsinki's Esplanad.

Within a wide range of venues and facilities, the Sydney Opera House hosts opera, drama, playhouse, ballet, orchestra, a recording studio and more.