Archaeology
History, myth, and landscape in the Fuentes de Cesna monumental complex (Algarinejo)
A natural monument with [pre]history Dominating the Genil river valley, in the village of Fuentes de Cesna (Algarinejo, Granada) and almost …
Medieval History
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Medieval History
The tokens, small chips with a great history
Token coins are coin-like objects minted during the Late Middle Ages and throughout the entire Modern Age, along with the potential informat…
Ancient History
Celtic crosses: Celtic and Christian elements intertwined
The Celtic crosses found in the Paleo-Christian monasteries of Ireland represent the fusion between primitive Christianity and Celtic cosmol…
Medieval History
Halfway Storm, the Middle Ages viewed through Renaissance humanism
An approach to the study of the Middle Ages. Is the Middle Ages a dark period? What is the origin of this idea about the medieval era? Why d…
Medieval History
Between East and West. Muslim women in the medieval period
The study of Muslim women in the Middle Ages In recent years, historiography has increasingly turned to covering certain aspects of the Midd…
Ancient History
Spoils in Val d'Aran
The phenomenon known as spolia played a key role not only in the physical construction of early Christian churches but also in the developme…
Medieval History
Olga of Kiev and the Consolidation of Rus'
This article will analyze the figure of Princess Olga of Kiev. Known either for a bloody legend of revenge or for her current veneration as …
Medieval History
The Ciompi Revolt (1378): The Uprising of the Forgotten
In the summer of 1378, the streets of Florence witnessed an unprecedented episode in medieval history: the revolt of the Ciompi, a popular u…
Medieval History
The Danelaw and the Enduring Legacy of the Vikings in England
Delving into the impact of the Vikings on England, we will discuss an invasion that not only marked the territory but left a deep imprint on…
Medieval History
Review of "Don Fadrique, First Duke of Benavente" by Francisco Junquera Hevia
The work Don Fadrique, First Duke of Benavente, written by Francisco Junquera Hevia and edited by Luis Fernando Fernández Guisasola, offers …
Medieval History
Black Hours Books: The Most Distinctive Liturgy
With the establishment of vernacular languages in European countries and religious instruction primarily aimed at laypeople, there is an inc…
Medieval History
The Royal Paths in Spain: An Approach (I)
All roads lead to Rome, but what happens when we want to go to another destination? Today, local, regional, national, and even global commun…
Medieval History
The Shadow of the Queen: Consort Kings in the Middle Ages
Last year on International Women's Day, the growing field of study known as "regionality" (Fernández Guisasola, 2023) was discussed. This ti…
Contemporary History
Northern Queens: Margaret II of Denmark and her predecessors
By the end of 2023, Queen Margarethe II of Denmark surprised everyone with news of her abdication. Next Sunday will mark fifty-two years of …
Contemporary History
Christmas present, past, and future: the evolution of carols
It's Christmas time, a period that involves gathering with loved ones and celebrating these days in the best possible way, following typical…
Medieval History
Miguel de la Paz: The Last Hope of the Catholic Monarchs
It is possible that the Catholic Monarchs are two of the most well-known figures in the history of the Iberian Peninsula. With their marriag…
Medieval History
Vataza Lascáris: A Spy in the Time of Maria de Molina
Queen Maria of Molina is one of the most important political figures of her time. As queen consort and twice regent, she must face numerous …
Contemporary History
Artificial lighting through history: a journey from prehistory to the present day (Part II)
In the previous article, we covered the origins of artificial lighting from prehistory to part of the Ancient Age. In this second part, we w…
Medieval History
The myth of Viking cheese in Al-Andalus. A food wrapped in controversy...
Cheese, one of the foods we consume the most today, played a prominent role in medieval European diets. Today, we will delve into the histor…
Ancient History
Correct dating of the sculpture "The Capitoline She-Wolf"
The Capitoline She-Wolf or Lupa is a bronze sculpture located in the Capitoline Museums (Rome, Italy), although there are copies all over th…
Art History
The Dance of Death: The Medieval Iconographic Representation. A Study of Medieval Spirituality.
Throughout history, there has been a persistent misperception of the Middle Ages, as it was depicted as a dark period due to its deep associ…
Medieval History
"Reginhood": A concept for studying female power
More and more studies are emerging regarding women in all fields of History, including what is known as Political New History. The relations…
Medieval History
The restoration of Visigothic Spain: The history of the Kingdom of Asturias through its chronicles
Introduction The beginning of the Reconquista on the Iberian Peninsula is widely known as a consequence of the breakup of the Visigothic kin…
Medieval History
The excommunication of Frederick Barbarossa from Rome to Toledo
Excommunication was the act of separating someone from communion and the fellowship or relationship with other people of the same Christian …
Medieval History
Tower houses of the Basque Country: reflection of the status of senior kin (part III and final).
In the second part of this series of articles, we left pending an analysis of why some of these towers lack coherence in terms of both siege…
Medieval History
Tower houses of the Basque Country: reflection of the status of senior kin (Part II)
In the first part we defined the characteristics of tower houses, how they have been treated by historiography and more recently by archaeol…
Medieval History
Tower houses of the Basque Country: a material and architectural reflection of the status of senior kin (Part I)
This series of articles aims to define the feudal tower house and its historical context, followed by an exploration of their effects on the…
Medieval History
Slavery in the Medieval Islamic World
Slavery, defined by Orlando Patterson as "the permanent and violent domination of people alienated by birth and generally dishonored" (Patte…
Medieval History
A Forgotten Suitor: Constance of Castile's Claim
It is known that Peter I of Castile, called the Cruel or the Just, loses his life and throne in the Battle of Montiel (1369) at the hands of…
Medieval History
The Hanseatic League. An approach to its initial journey until its decline…
Trade is one of the oldest economic activities for which we have records. Over time, it has evolved along with people thanks to everything i…
Ancient History
Protection against adversity: an approach to the magical value of the Abgar legend
Introduction: The origin of Christianity developed at the intersection of three continents and was influenced by the presence of two great e…
Medieval History
The queen and the master. Political propaganda through the coins of the First Portuguese Interregnum Part II
In the previous part of this article, we analyzed the propaganda value of currency and its use by rulers. We focused on the case of the Firs…
Medieval History
The queen and the master. Political propaganda through the coins of Portugal's First Interregnum (Part I)
The coin is more than just a piece of legal tender. It is also a propaganda tool that most political powers have used for centuries. It repr…
Medieval History
The Patronage of Leonor de Plantagenet
In a world dominated by and for men, those who choose to stand out are sacrificed by History. Among the queens and consorts of our legacy, w…
Medieval History
The Queens as Ambassadors: Eleanor of Aquitaine and Berenguela of Castile (II)
BERENGUELA OF CASTILE Like in the previous case with Eleanor of Aquitaine, Berenguela also cared about the marriages of her children and eve…
Medieval History
The Queens as Ambassadors: Eleanor of Aquitaine and Berenguela of Castile (I)
Throughout history, the work of ambassadors has been necessary to relate to other territories. In the Middle Ages, it will not be an excepti…
Medieval History
The cultural legacy of Queen Eleanor of Plantagenet in Castile (1170-1214)
In recent years, historiography has made significant strides in studying the role that royal women played in Western Europe during the Middl…
Medieval History
May Crosses. The Case of Lebrija.
For time immemorial, Andalusia has welcomed May with various celebrations that have evolved throughout history. In Roman times, there was wo…
Ancient History
Iconographic loans: from the goddess Isis to the Virgin Mary
The image of the Virgin Mary nursing a baby Jesus is a well-recognized depiction for practically everyone. We have seen it in churches, muse…
Archaeology
The three times dead. Mummies, swamps, and rituals
Death is defined as a passage, a transition. The funeral ritual is a rite of passage between two opposing spaces, that of life and that of d…