Spain and Portugal came to dominate South and Central America with Britain and France fighting for control of North America. But before either of them were well-established, three smaller countries ...

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Fontaines D.C. will head back on the road in spring 2025 for another run of North American tour dates. The new dates arrive just as Fontaines D.C. have completed their fall 2024 North American tour, ...

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