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Power abhors a vacuum. At the close of the 7th century A.D., Iberia had almost become one. Its central administrative order, that of the Roman Empire, had long since dissolved. Over it, Visigothic laws and Christian rites had been superimposed. But as a political entity, Iberia was on the verge...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: When Spain Was Islamic | 7/20/1992 | See Source »

These intrinsically unattractive shoes, designed mainly for comfort, have become the latest trend in footwear. Cork-soled Birkenstocks and rubber-soled Tevas are spotted on Harvard Square feet with increasing frequency.

Author: By June Shih, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Right (Summer) Stuff | 6/27/1992 | See Source »

Those southern boys sure do have the gift of gab. Every time GEORGE BUSH turns around, Bill Clinton or Ross Perot is chatting amiably with Arsenio, Larry King or some other TV talk-show host, and it's driving him crazy. Last week both candidates took turns answering questions from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can We Talk? | 6/22/1992 | See Source »

The trouble began even before the marriage. The 1981 royal match between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, a touchingly pretty aristocrat of 20, needed no hype. It really was a picture-perfect wedding. The sheltered bride- to-be blushed and gazed with ardor at her proud fiance. She had...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Royal Rows Of Windsor | 6/22/1992 | See Source »

The snub was only the latest in a series of defeats that Reilly has suffered in battles with top Administration officials who prize economic growth over conservation. Among Reilly's adversaries are Vice President Dan Quayle, who is leading a campaign to soften environmental regulations, and Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On the Defensive | 6/15/1992 | See Source »

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