Land of the Rabbits? The History of “Spain”…the name!

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Have you ever wondered where the name “Spain” came from? Ever wanted to know what it means? That’s all right. Give this newest podcast a try and discover the origin of its name and how its meaning has evolved over the centuries.

Is it possible to condense 1 million years of Spanish history into 20 minutes? Let’s give it a try.

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Some people like to get just a general overview of what Spanish history is like so that it’s easier to understand the specifics. Today, I’m going to do just that. Do the impossible; pack 1 million years into twenty minutes. It wasn’t an easy task, but I think we pulled it off! Enjoy and let us know what you think!

Hungry for Spanish History 2: Searching for the Comuneros

CASTILLO DE LA MOTA – MEDINA DEL CAMPO

Today’s podcast features monuments and towns associated with the Comunero movement. We take you to Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Medina del Campo, Torrelobatón and Villalar de los Comuneros. If you enjoy history and traveling, here are a couple of ideas for you to find new ways to discover Spain. Hope you enjoy it.