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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...
Edad Media
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...
Europa
San Martín de Tours: la leyenda de la capa y el origen de un refrán popular
Cada 11 de noviembre una antigua historia de generosidad vuelve a cobrar protagonismo y se mezcla con las tradiciones rurales de noviembre.
Conoce la leyenda de la capa partida y su relación entre ...
¿Quién fue San Martín de Tours?
Cada 11 de noviembre, el calendario cristiano celebra la festividad de San Martín de...
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 ...
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...
Europa
The Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes and the Plot to Blow Up Parliament
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 nearly changed the course of English history.
Discover who Guy Fawkes was, how the plot to blow up Parliament was organized, and how a foiled assassination attempt gave r...
The secret plan that almost changed English history
On November 5, 1605, England came close to suffering one of the ...
Edad Media
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...
