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España
Guzmán el Bueno: the legend of the dagger and the defense of Tarifa
The defense of Tarifa in 1294 became associated with one of the best-known episodes in Castilian medieval history.
Discover who Guzmán el Bueno was, how he withstood the siege of the city, and what...
Who Was Guzmán el Bueno?
Alonso Pérez de Guzmán, known as Guzmán el Bueno (1256–1309), was a Castilian nobleman and ...

España
Medieval Markets 2026 in November in Spain: Where to go this autumn?
November brings new dates for those who enjoy exploring historic markets, discovering charming towns, and taking part in celebrations from different eras.
This month offers a range of events across...
Fairs, crafts and historical reenactments to enjoy in November
November 2026 brings new opportunities to discover th...

curiosidades
Charles II the Bewitched: the last Habsburg king in Spain
Charles II went down in history surrounded by illness, beliefs about supposed spells, and a succession of intrigues at court.His figure was marked by personal and political circumstances that made ...
The End of a Dynasty
Charles II the Bewitched occupies a decisive place in Spanish history, as his death in 1700 put...

Edad Media
The dynastic union and expansion of the Hispanic Monarchy occurring in October
The dynastic union of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon marked the beginning of a new era in Spanish history.During the following centuries, the Spanish Monarchy expanded its domains in t...
From the Union of the Crowns of Castile and Aragon to the Habsburg Succession Crisis
Between the late 15th and early...

curiosidades
How to Get Started in Historical Reenactment: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you interested in historical reenactment?
Discover how to get started step by step, from choosing an era and doing your research to preparing your clothing, budgeting, and finding historical re...
What is historical reenactment?
Historical reenactment is a cultural activity that seeks to represent how people liv...

España
Almanzor: the warlord who made the Christian kingdoms tremble
Almanzor was one of the great military leaders of al-Andalus and the man who turned Córdoba into a powerful military force at the end of the 10th century.
Although he never became caliph, he contro...
Almanzor, the man who turned Córdoba into a great military power
More than a thousand years ago, the Iberian Peninsu...

Cultura
Hispanidad and National Day: What does October 12th mean for Spain?
October 12th is Spain's National Day and a date closely linked to the history of the Hispanic world.
Discover the meaning of this celebration, its connection to Christopher Columbus's arrival in th...
A date related to history
October 12th is Spain's National Day, a holiday related to one of the most important event...

Edad Media
The Santa Compaña and soul processions: fear of the afterlife in the Middle Ages
The Santa Compaña and the soul processions are part of an imagery in which death, religious beliefs, and popular traditions have intermingled for centuries.
In the Middle Ages, communities lived wi...
The legends that shaped the world of the dead
During the Middle Ages, death occupied a constant place in people's li...

España
Battle of Trafalgar: the naval confrontation between Napoleon and Great Britain
The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, off the coast of Cádiz, pitted the Franco-Spanish fleet against the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.The British victory, led by Ho...
The Road to Trafalgar
At the beginning of the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte sought to weaken Great Britain and pr...







