Topics in Medieval Iberian History
Amadis de Gaula - Prose Romance of Chivalry
Amadis de Gaula is a famous romance that may have been written in Portugal. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Amadis de Gaula is a famous romance that may have been written in Portugal. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Ancient Portuguese Military Orders
A helpful overview paves the way for detailed information on four medieval Military Orders of Portugal. Well-referenced and informative site by José Vicente de Braganza.
A helpful overview paves the way for detailed information on four medieval Military Orders of Portugal. Well-referenced and informative site by José Vicente de Braganza.
Art in Spain (13th-17th centuries)
Very nice guided tour at the Web Gallery of Art provides images of Spanish paintings and sculpture, info on artists, and some historical background.
Very nice guided tour at the Web Gallery of Art provides images of Spanish paintings and sculpture, info on artists, and some historical background.
Chaiya's Sephardic World: Jews in Medieval Spain
SCAdian Stacy Braslau-Schneck offers a timeline and interesting details on Jewish culture and daily life in Spain of the Middle Ages.
SCAdian Stacy Braslau-Schneck offers a timeline and interesting details on Jewish culture and daily life in Spain of the Middle Ages.
Prince Henry the Navigator and the Institute at Sagres
About Guide to Geography Matt Rosenberg offers an informative introduction to Henry and his institute for teaching navigational techniques.
About Guide to Geography Matt Rosenberg offers an informative introduction to Henry and his institute for teaching navigational techniques.
Science in Al-Andalus
Article by Paul Lunde examines how various sciences and technology developed in Islamic and Christian cultures in Spain.
Article by Paul Lunde examines how various sciences and technology developed in Islamic and Christian cultures in Spain.
The Secret Jews
The story of the "Marranos" of Spain, who practiced the Jewish faith in secret and handed down the traditions of Judaism through generations of adversity, by Beth Randall.
The story of the "Marranos" of Spain, who practiced the Jewish faith in secret and handed down the traditions of Judaism through generations of adversity, by Beth Randall.
Spanish Art and Architecture
Very nice collection of images of medieval artwork and buildings at the ORB include Spanish fortifications as well as Romanesque and Gothic painting and architecture.
Very nice collection of images of medieval artwork and buildings at the ORB include Spanish fortifications as well as Romanesque and Gothic painting and architecture.
When the Moors Ruled Spain
At the Columbus and the Age of Discovery site, this vanilla text article by Thomas J. Abercrombie, National Geographic Senior Writer, offers some background info and lots of colorful descriptions of Spanish lands.
At the Columbus and the Age of Discovery site, this vanilla text article by Thomas J. Abercrombie, National Geographic Senior Writer, offers some background info and lots of colorful descriptions of Spanish lands.