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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...
curiosidades
Top 10 most lethal types of swords in history
Not all swords made history for their fame, but rather for the effectiveness with which they changed the course of countless battles.
Behind every blade are centuries of wars, combat techniques, an...
What were the most lethal types of swords in history?
The most lethal swords in history are not necessarily the most...
caballero
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...
curiosidades
Alexandria: the city where knowledge seemed infinite... until the sea struck it
For centuries, a city on the shores of the Mediterranean represented humanity's greatest intellectual ambition: to gather, study, and preserve the knowledge of the known world.
Alexandria was much ...
A city of knowledge
There was once a city in antiquity that seemed ahead of its time. A place where people didn't ju...
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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...
curiosidades
The great space milestones of July that forever changed our view of the universe
July brings together some of the most important events in space exploration.
From the creation of NASA to the missions that took humans to the Moon and robots to Mars, these milestones marked the a...
July space milestones
From the birth of NASA to the modern vehicles roaming Mars, July has brought together some of ...
España
From the Muslim landing to the expulsion of the Moriscos: centuries that changed the history of Spain
The history of Spain changed forever with the arrival of the Muslims in the year 711.
From the birth of Al-Andalus to the expulsion of the Moriscos, this journey gathers the events that marked near...
The start of eight centuries of transformation toward medieval Spain
In the summer of the year 711, some ships cross...
Artes Marciales
Miyamoto Musashi's Swords: The Blades of Japan's Most Famous Swordsman
Miyamoto Musashi's swords are remembered not for having belonged to one of Japan's most famous samurai, but for the significance they acquired within a unique way of understanding combat.
Discover ...
A master who left his mark on martial arts
The figure of Miyamoto Musashi occupies a unique place in the history of ...
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...
