# Spain
Columbus’ Scandalous Treatment of Native Peoples Reaped Wrath of Spain
The King and Queen of Spain removed Christopher Columbus from his governorship in 1500. Since his first voyage, Christopher Columbus…
12 of History’s Deadliest Swords
Notwithstanding the simplicity of its appearance, throughout most of history-making, a sword took considerable effort and skill. And again, notwithstanding…
The “Werewolf” Serial Killer Who Terrorized Spain
The life of Manuel Blanco Romasanta was in many ways doomed from the start. He was born on November 8,…
12 of the Greatest Military Bluffs in History
Brawn is useful, but is not always sufficient on its own: sometimes a healthy dose of bull, or bluffing, is…
A Pre-Roman Artifact Found in Spain in 1897 is Still as Mysterious as Ever
The city of Elche in southeastern Spain is a beautiful tourist attraction, home to a perfect blend of beauty and…
Today in History: Charles I of Spain is Crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1519)
The emperors of The Holy Roman Empire mostly believed that their right to rule had been inherited from the Roman…
How Rome Crushed Numantia: 4 Crucial Events In the Numantine War
Also known as the Third Celtiberian War, the Numantine War (143 – 133 BC) was a 10-year long conflict between…
Greed, Failure, and Death: The Legend of El Dorado and the City of Gold
The Age of Exploration was marked as much by a lust for riches as it was a thirst for adventure.…
A Musician Slave Changed Fashion, Music, and Dining in the Middle Ages
Abul-Hasan Ali Ibn Nafi, also known as Ziryab, was one of the greatest innovators of his era yet his name…
Conquerors and Innovators: 7 of the Greatest Muslim Leaders and Commanders in History
Since the formation of Islam in the early 7th century AD, there have been countless battles involving commanders who fought to…