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Historias: The Spanish History Podcast

Historias Podcast
El Camino De Santiago
Spanish Civil War
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Christian Pilgrimage
Pueblo Nuevo Del Terrible
Spanish Monarchy
Medieval History
Tourism
Lisbon
Galicia
Franco Regime
Catholic Church
Nationalism
Regenerationism
Military Influence
Primo De Rivera
St. James
Nature
Portugal

Historias is a Iberian history podcast. Each monthly episode is an interview with a historian on a particular topic in Spanish and Iberian history.

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Latest Episodes

Political violence during Spain's Second Republic period (1931-1936) was one of the primary causes of the Spanish Civil War. What was the role of Spain's largest militarized police force, the Civil Guard, in this violence? In this episode, Historias ... more

In this episode, Kathryn Mahaney, author of Feminism, National Identity, and European Integration in Modern Spain: Defining a Democracy, 1960-Present, offers insights on over 60 years of feminist history in Spain from the late Franco regime to the pr... more

In this episode, Cacey Bowen Farnsworth, author of Atlantic Crossroads in Lisbon's New Golden Age, 1668-1750, gives us a tour of Lisbon's streets during Portugal's second golden age in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, when the city was flush w... more

Spain was perhaps the world’s greatest imperial power in the early-modern period, but few know about the new imperial ventures it attempted in the 19th century. In this episode, Scott Eastman, author of A Missionary Nation: Race, Religion, and Spain’... more

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Recent Guests

Foster Chamberlin
Assistant teaching professor specializing in Spain and military culture; author of Uncivil Guard
Northern Arizona University
Episode: Political Violence and the Civil Guard in Spain's Second Republic
Kathryn Mahaney
Sectional lecturer in the Master's Program for Society and Change at the University of Helsinki, author of Feminism, National Identity and European Integration in Modern Spain
University of Helsinki
Episode: Feminism in Democratic Spain
Cacey Bowen Farnsworth
Assistant professor of history at Brigham Young University, and author of 'Atlantic Crossroads in Lisbon's New Golden Age, 1668 to 1750'.
Brigham Young University
Episode: Lisbon and the Atlantic World
Scott Eastman
Professor of History and author on Spanish liberal imperialism
Creighton University
Episode: Spain's Liberal Imperialism
Amanda Wunder
Professor of early modern Spanish history and art history at Lehman College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Yale University Press
Episode: Mateo Aguado: Tailor to the Court of Philip IV
Sara J. Brenneis
Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Spanish at Amherst College
Amherst College
Episode: The First Spanish Account of Mauthausen
Beatriz Gomez Acuña
Professor of Spanish and Latino studies at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University
Episode: El Camino de Santiago Yesterday and Today
Javier Moreno Luzón
Professor of History of Thought and Social and Political Movements at Universidad Convoltencia de Madrid
Episode: Alfonso XIII y el nacionalismo
Patricia Schechter
Professor of history at Portland State University and author of El Terrible, Life and Labor in Pueblo Nuevo, 1887 to 1939
Portland State University
Episode: El Terrible: The Story of a Spanish Mining Town

Hosts

Bretton Rodriguez
Co-host and founder of the series
Foster Chamberlain
Host of the Histories podcast, historian

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Avasanti

    Did someone actually give this podcast a one star rating?! I think it's a fantastic resource that ranges far and wide in tone and substance across many aspects of Spanish history. I've been learning Spanish for a couple of years and this is the perfect accompaniment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    avasanti
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Fun and engaging!

    Great story telling and filled with engaging information told by relatable people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shamrokcs86
    United States7 years ago
  • You should keep doing this

    I am a spanish student at my leisure, so I was intrigued to come across this podcast. I have only listened through the first 2 episodes in English so far, but seeing that the show has zero ratings and reviews thus far, I’d like to take the opportunity to give the makers a little bit of constructive feedback.

    I would refrain from rating the show, but then iTunes won’t allow me to post. So I’ll give the show a reasonable start.

    The episodes have been very interesting to listen to, so great job w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kkt1986
    Norway8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Appreciated for concrete examples and primary-source references
Listeners praise the depth and breadth of coverage across episodes
Audience notes engaging storytelling and accessible scholarship
Shows strong alignment with academic audiences and students
Some listeners suggest improved audio mixing and consistency in episode themes

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lisbon and the Atlantic World
Q: Who was the Inquisition targeting in this period?
The Inquisition primarily targeted new Christian merchants perceived as beneficiaries of colonial trade and those involved in Atlantic commerce.
Lisbon and the Atlantic World
Q: How did the relationship between Portugal and England develop, and how dependent were the Portuguese?
The relationship deepened due to economic dependency on English naval protection and trade agreements, particularly the Methuen Treaty.
Lisbon and the Atlantic World
Q: What might it have been like to walk down the streets of Lisbon in the late 17th or early 18th century?
It was a very commercial, congested city, home to a diverse populace including various traders, enslaved people, and religious figures.
Mateo Aguado: Tailor to the Court of Philip IV
Q: How did Aguado manage to wrap up his career?
Aguado's career peaked with the marriage of Maria Teresa to Louis XIV, but following a series of personal tragedies and professional troubles, his position declined.
Mateo Aguado: Tailor to the Court of Philip IV
Q: Could you tell us a bit more about this position of the Sastre de Camara, the royal tailor?
The Sastre de Camara was a highly coveted position that provided financial benefits, privileges at the court, and a prestigious role among tailors.

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What is Historias: The Spanish History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive history podcast that interviews historians and scholars about topics centered on Spanish and Iberian history, with a focus on political movements, imperialism, gender, and culture. Episodes commonly explore how historical forces shape contemporary understandings of state power, society, and identity, often through case studies like the Guardia Civil, feminism under Franco, and Lisbon's Atlantic wealth. Notable strengths include rigorous scholarly framing, accessible storytelling, and a consistent emphasis on primary sources and historical context. A compelling pick for listeners who enjoy academic rigor presented in a storytelling format, and for potential guests who are historians with a clear specialization in Iberian history ... more

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2. Kathryn Mahaney
3. Cacey Bowen Farnsworth
4. Scott Eastman
5. Amanda Wunder
6. Sara J. Brenneis
7. Beatriz Gomez Acuña
8. Javier Moreno Luzón

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