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New History of Spain

David Cot
Iberian Peninsula
Spain
Geography
Roman Empire
Barbarian Migrations
Hispania
Vandals
Meseta Central
Ebro River
Catalonia
Castile and León
Madrid
Andalusia
Gothic Crisis
Alans
Rome
Basque Country
Pyrenees
Guadalquivir River
Alaric

In New History of Spain, you will learn about Spanish history in chronological order, covering every era from Prehistory to the present day. This includes the Visigothic Kingdom, al-Andalus, the medieval Christian kingdoms, the Spanish Empire, the Spanish Civil War, or Franco's dictatorship. Every two weeks, I delve into Spain's political history, enriched with diverse historical perspectives, to ... more

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In episode 37, we explore the political history of the Iberian Peninsula in the 850s, with events such as a major rebellion in Toledo, the expansion of Asturias into León and Astorga under Ordoño I of Asturias, the founding of Madrid, and conflicts w... more

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In episode 36, we explore the political history of the Kingdom of Asturias under Kings Alfonso II, Nepotian, and Ramiro I. I also discuss the origins of the Jacobean cult and the emergence of Asturian pre-Romanesque art.

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In episode 35, I talk about the voluntary martyrs of Córdoba, the Jewish convert Bodo, the Black musician Ziryab, the situation of the Abbasid Caliphate from its foundation to the year 861, and how Islamic justice worked.

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How did al-Andalus become a country of Arab culture and a Muslim majority? Was there good coexistence between the Muslims, Christians, and Jews of al-Andalus? What legal restrictions were imposed on Christians and Jews? In episode 34, an essential ch... more

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David Cot
David Cot hosts the series, providing insightful explorations of Spanish history with an analytical approach, weaving together narratives that challenge conventional historical perspectives.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • I’m so glad you’re back!!

    From the very first word of the very first episode David had me hooked. I was so upset when he stopped making English episodes. I AM SO GLAD HE IS BACK!!!!!!!

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    Yehoshua Safai
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great you’re Back!

    Glad David is back and doing an episodic history of Spain.

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    5
    Derlemke
    United Statesa year ago

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17. How the Visigoths Became Catholic under Reccared
Q: What was the significance of the Third Council of Toledo?
The Third Council of Toledo established the Visigothic monarchy's role as protector of the Catholic Church and formally concluded the conversion of the Visigoths to Catholicism, defining the church's influence and relationship with the monarchy.
16. How Leovigild Built the Visigothic Kingdom
Q: How would you assess Leovigild's reign overall?
Leovigild's reign is viewed positively as a transformative period that helped solidify the Visigothic Kingdom after a time of fragmentation.
16. How Leovigild Built the Visigothic Kingdom
Q: What do you think motivated Leovigild's conquest?
Leovigild's conquests were motivated by a desire to strengthen his political and economic power, although ideology played a role too.
15. Byzantine Spania and Visigothic Society
Q: Do you think Justinian really aimed to conquer the entire Visigothic Kingdom?
This question prompts consideration of Justinian's true motives, whether they were about expansion or other strategic interests.
15. Byzantine Spania and Visigothic Society
Q: Do you think restoring the Roman Empire was possible?
This is a subjective question that invites reflection on the decisions and strategies that could have led to a complete reconquest of the Roman West and the geopolitical motivations of the time.

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Focusing on Spanish history with a comprehensive approach, episodes encompass the timeline from Prehistory to contemporary times. Topics range from significant events and figures in the Visigothic Kingdom and al-Andalus to the social dynamics of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship. The content aims to challenge listeners' preconceptions about Spain's past, presenting a narrative that integrates the latest research while striving to avoid antiscientific and nationalist biases. The engaging storytelling invites listeners to explore not just the facts of history but the broader contexts and influences that have shaped Spain's cultural landscape over centuries.

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