SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP 10: What did the Spanish ever do for the Romans?
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Here’s our friend the Roman emperor Trajan looking very serene, dignified and stately. He has gone down in history one of the most effective and beloved leaders of the Roman Empire, and my guess is that few recall that he was actually born in a town just outside of present-day Seville, Spain. He was just one of the many ways in which Hispania proved to be a major asset for Rome. Check out this next episode of our series Spanish History 101, and learn more. Enjoy!
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Here’s our friend the Roman emperor Trajan looking very serene, dignified and stately. He has gone down in history one of the most effective and beloved leaders of the Roman Empire, and my guess is that few recall that he was actually born in a town just outside of present-day Seville, Spain. He was just one of the many ways in which Hispania proved to be a major asset for Rome. Check out this next episode of our series Spanish History 101, and learn more. Enjoy!
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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP 9. What else have the Romans ever done for Spain?
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After talking about the importance of Roman cities, towns and infrastructure, in this episode we delve deeper into other ways in which they left an indeleble mark on this country and its history. Language, religion, wine. To name just a few. Listen on and enjoy!
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After talking about the importance of Roman cities, towns and infrastructure, in this episode we delve deeper into other ways in which they left an indeleble mark on this country and its history. Language, religion, wine. To name just a few. Listen on and enjoy!
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History of Spain 101, Ep. 8 Rome: The Builder of Spain
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The Iberian and Celtic tribes have been defeated. Hispania has been pacified. The land is slowly feeling the effects of Rome’s prolonged presence on the Iberian peninsula. The process of Romanization has begun. In this episode, we take a look at how the Romans quite literally laid the foundations for many of Spain’s towns and cities, as well as made some important infrastructure contributions. The Romans were brilliant engineers and loved building, and build they did in this land. Check out this latest podcast from the History of Spain 101 and find out more. Enjoy!
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The Iberian and Celtic tribes have been defeated. Hispania has been pacified. The land is slowly feeling the effects of Rome’s prolonged presence on the Iberian peninsula. The process of Romanization has begun. In this episode, we take a look at how the Romans quite literally laid the foundations for many of Spain’s towns and cities, as well as made some important infrastructure contributions. The Romans were brilliant engineers and loved building, and build they did in this land. Check out this latest podcast from the History of Spain 101 and find out more. Enjoy!
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HISTORY OF SPAIN 101, EP 7: The Roman Conquest of Hispania
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That macho-looking man represented in the statue is none other than Viriatus, the leader of the Lusitanians, one of the tribes who gave the Romans their stiffest resistance during the prolonged conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. After pushing out the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War, the Romans may have thought that occupying their new territory would be a breeze; but they had another thing coming to them. It woould take two hundred years to subject all the Iberian and Celtic tribes to their authority. Compared to the ten years it took Caesar to conquer Gaul, this must have seemed like an eternity. In the end, it spelled the end of one age for Spain and the beginning of a new one: Romanization. Enjoy!
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That macho-looking man represented in the statue is none other than Viriatus, the leader of the Lusitanians, one of the tribes who gave the Romans their stiffest resistance during the prolonged conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. After pushing out the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War, the Romans may have thought that occupying their new territory would be a breeze; but they had another thing coming to them. It woould take two hundred years to subject all the Iberian and Celtic tribes to their authority. Compared to the ten years it took Caesar to conquer Gaul, this must have seemed like an eternity. In the end, it spelled the end of one age for Spain and the beginning of a new one: Romanization. Enjoy!
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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP 6 – Spain and the Punic Wars
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When it comes to the Punic Wars, the series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage and one of the most influential wars in the history of Europe, most people logically think of Hannibal, the genius military leader of the Carthaginians and his intrepid crossing of the Alps. Few people realize that he launched his legendary campaign from Spain (Iberia, back then), and that the Spanish territory would be the site of countless battles. In fact, the outcome of this conflict, especially the Second Punic War, would change the course of human history forever, and usher in 600 years of Roman presence in this land. The impact can still be felt to this day. Listen to this latest episode on the history of Spain and let us know what you think. Enjoy!
You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon and Castos. Or if you wish to support Brian’s Spain Domain, check us out at https://www.patreon.com/briansspaindomain
When it comes to the Punic Wars, the series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage and one of the most influential wars in the history of Europe, most people logically think of Hannibal, the genius military leader of the Carthaginians and his intrepid crossing of the Alps. Few people realize that he launched his legendary campaign from Spain (Iberia, back then), and that the Spanish territory would be the site of countless battles. In fact, the outcome of this conflict, especially the Second Punic War, would change the course of human history forever, and usher in 600 years of Roman presence in this land. The impact can still be felt to this day. Listen to this latest episode on the history of Spain and let us know what you think. Enjoy!
You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon and Castos. Or if you wish to support Brian’s Spain Domain, check us out at https://www.patreon.com/briansspaindomain
