Climate change and human impact in central Spain during Roman times: High-resolution multi-proxy analysis of a tufa lake record (Somolinos, 1280 m asl). Catena 89, 31-53.Curras, A., Zamora, L., Reed, J.M., Garcia-Soto, E., Ferrero, S., Armengol, X., Mezquita- Joanes, F., ...
Lesser-known UNESCO sites include Las Medulas, a historic mining town near Ponferrada in the Castilla y Leon region. During Roman times, it was home to the most important gold mine in the whole of the Roman Empire – visit today and you can learn about the complex mining system used to ...
and Roman times were no exception. Spain’s riches convinced the Carthaginians to settle in and trade from Carthago Nova to Saguntum and, inevitably, caught the eye of Rome. It is because of its riches that Spain has been conquered many times, although, in the end, Spaniards have always ...
which had retained their individuality since Roman times, enjoyed great privileges and independence. Charles had to be acknowledged by each individual Cortes at his accession. Castile was nominally ruled jointly by Charles and his mother,Joanna, until Joanna's death. The centralizing policies of Char...
Situated in central Spain in the ancient city of Toledo, the Alcázar of Toledo is home to an extensive history of Spain in all its forms, from Roman times, through the middle ages and the Spanish Civil War. There are a variety of ways you can experience this historic fortress! Embark on...
produced theCommunist Party of Spain. By the time the Spanish Republic was proclaimed in 1931, however, the PSOE had become the country’s largest political party, despite schisms between reformist social democrats and revolutionary socialists. The PSOE participated in coalition governments during ...
History of the Philippines, a survey of notable events and people in the history of the Philippines. The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. Because it was u
Often heady, heavy and sweet, these early exports were typically oxidized. By the 16th Century, however, barrels had entered the fray – although the basic method for wine production had not changed much since Roman times, they now included a slight dash of oak. ...
Situated in central Spain in the ancient city of Toledo, the Alcázar of Toledo is home to an extensive history of Spain in all its forms, from Roman times, through the middle ages and the Spanish Civil War. There are a variety of ways you can experience this historic fortress! Embark on...
Spain is a predominantly Roman Catholic country with approximately 94% of the population affiliated to that religion. During the history of Spain, there have been long periods where different religious groups have coexisted, including Muslims, Jews and Christians. Some traditions are more a cultural ...