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The mystery of July 25th: Saint James the Apostle and the legend that marked the Middle Ages in Spain
July 25th holds one of the most fascinating stories of the Spanish Middle Ages.
Amidst legends, pilgrims, battles, and symbols of power, the figure of Saint James the Apostle became one of the most...
July 25th is not just any date in the history of Spain
In the middle of the Middle Ages, the name of Saint James the...
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July in the Era of the Crusades: Jerusalem, Battles, and the Origin of the Temple
The Crusades changed the course of medieval history and left behind a legacy that still sparks fascination.
Between decisive battles, the conquest of Jerusalem, and the birth of the Templars, event...
The birth of the Crusades and the road to Jerusalem
In the 11th century, something changed in Europe. It wasn't just...
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Hand-and-a-half sword: the balance that defined European medieval combat
For centuries, weapons evolved to respond to changes on the battlefield.Among them, few represent that quest for balance better than the hand-and-a-half sword. A piece capable of combining strength...
Swords that evolved alongside combat
In the late medieval Europe, as armor became more resistant and combat began to...
Arquitectura
Two medieval monasteries between altitude and tradition: San Vicente del Pino and San Pedro de Cardeña
In some corners of Spain, there are still buildings that seem to retain the mark of another era.
Located in places chosen for their strategic and symbolic value, medieval monasteries continue to be...
Two medieval monasteries in strategic locations
In present-day Spain, medieval monasteries situated in strategic loc...
Cultura
The most common figures that brought medieval legends to life
Medieval legends brought to life a universe of witches, sorcerers, cursed knights, ghosts, and supernatural creatures that reflected the fears, beliefs, and values of the era.
Discover which were ...
Dark Mysteries of the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages were filled with legends surrounding the supernatural, where magic...
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The strangest trials of the Spanish Inquisition: true stories that seem impossible
The Spanish Inquisition left behind thousands of files containing stories that seem plucked from fiction.
Beyond the major religious trials, its archives hide cases of people accused of witchcraft,...
The Spanish Inquisition and its trials
When we think of the Spanish Inquisition, we often imagine dark tribunals, ac...
Arquitectura
Two great churches of the First Romanesque in Spain: Jaca Cathedral and the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana
Early Romanesque architecture left behind some of the most influential buildings in Spanish medieval art.Among them, two temples stand out which, despite sharing the same style, reflect very differ...
Representative structures of the period
The expansion of Romanesque art in present-day Spain is closely linked to th...
Arquitectura
Two hidden medieval monasteries in Spain: San Juan de la Peña and San Pedro de Rocas
In today's Spain, medieval monasteries still survive, hidden in natural settings that are difficult to access.
The Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, in Aragon, and the Monastery of San Pedro de Roc...
In today's Spain, there are still medieval monasteries that are not located in large cities or on main tourist route...
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Hugo de Payens and the Templar sword, a symbol of the values that gave rise to the Order of the Temple
The Templar Sword of Hugues de Payens pays tribute to the founder of the Order of the Temple and the first Templar knights of the 12th century.
Inspired by the aesthetic of medieval Crusade weapons...
Templar swords and the birth of a legend
During the 12th century, Templar swords became one of the most recognizable...
