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Category: History
The Conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernán Cortés in Mexico
The conquest of Mexico by Hernán Cortés is a crucial episode in the history not only of Spain and Mexico itself, but of the entire world. This event…
Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America: To the Unknown
At dawn on 3 August 1492, three ships bobbed gently in the waters off the port of Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, on the southwest coast of Spain….
The Kingdom of León: Cradle of the Reconquest and Jewel of the Middle Ages
At the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, the Kingdom of León emerged as a beacon of culture, power and resistance during the Middle Ages. With a rich and…
The Origin of the Kingdom of Castile: Foundations of a Great History
When we speak of the Kingdom of Castile, we speak of an entity that played a crucial and determining role in shaping the history of the Iberian Peninsula…
A History of Art with Mosaic Tiles
For centuries, people have adorned the walls of churches and castles with intricate and beautiful mosaic tiles. For whatever reason, they had the desire to create an excellent…
The History Behind Memorabilia from the American Civil War
The United States is one of those places in the world where freedom is not taken for granted. This does not mean we do not have our struggles…
Brief History of Australia Day
Australia Day is a national holiday in this small continent. It is celebrated on January 26 every year. The date marks Australia’s many great achievements, including its multicultural…
Have humans always suffered from back pain?
Back pain is as common as any health condition you can come across. Evenwhen undiagnosed, many of us put up with it for years, not knowing how to…
The history of Golf in Spain
The Spanish Federation of Golf was founded in a private home on October 9, 1932. But Golf itself had been present in Spain for several decades already. In…