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La matanza del día de San Bricio (1002): Inglaterra contra los daneses
En noviembre de 1002, una orden del rey inglés desencadenó una ola de violencia contra los daneses que vivían en su reino.Descubre qué circunstancias rodearon este episodio, qué ocurrió en Oxford y...
¿Por qué ordenó el rey inglés la matanza de los daneses?
El 13 de noviembre del año 1002, el rey Etelredo II de Ingl...
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Celebrimbor y los herreros medievales: la forja detrás de Los Anillos de Poder
La forja de Celebrimbor pertenece al mundo fantástico de Tolkien, pero el trabajo de los metales tiene una larga historia real.Descubre cómo se relaciona el oficio de este artesano elfo con la herr...
¿Quién fue Celebrimbor y qué papel tuvo en la creación de los anillos?
Celebrimbor es uno de los personajes destacad...
curiosidades
A Day in the Life of a Medieval Monk: Hours, Work, and Silence
Life in a medieval monastery followed a rhythm marked by prayer, work, and adherence to strict rules.Discover how the hours of the day were divided, what duties the monks had, and how they combined...
How was the day organized in a monastery?
Medieval monastic life was marked by a discipline that regulated the hours...
curiosidades
Markets and Fairs in the Middle Ages
Medieval marketplaces were hubs of intense commercial activity, where peasants, merchants, and artisans offered their products and interacted with buyers who had come from different places.
Learn h...
The bustle of the squares where merchants and artisans brought towns and cities to life
During the Middle Ages, mark...
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María de Molina: the queen who saved the throne of Castile three times
In an era when power struggles could jeopardize the stability of the monarchy, María de Molina played a decisive role in the history of Castile.Her ability to confront the disputes of the nobility ...
The woman who upheld the Crown during one of the most turbulent periods of the Middle Ages
The medieval queens of Ca...
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...
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Werewolves, vampires and medieval monsters: the real origin of Halloween creatures
Long before modern Halloween, European legends already spoke of men transformed into wolves, the dead returning from their graves, and fantastic creatures capable of spreading terror. Some originat...
What medieval monsters inspired the legends of Halloween?
Long before illuminated pumpkins and Halloween costumes, E...
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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...
Cultura
The Dance of Death: The Macabre Art of the Middle Ages
The Dance of Death, also known as the Danse Macabre, was one of the most representative artistic expressions of the Late Middle Ages.Its images depicted Death accompanying popes, kings, nobles, and...
What is the Dance of Death?
The Dance of Death, also known as the Danse Macabre, was an artistic expression that bec...
