Whenever
I tell people that I am a European History major, one of the most common
responses I get is, “Oh! Have you watched The Tudors?” Yes. Yes, I have seen
The Tudors. I am familiar with Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, “Bloody Mary”, and, of
course, Henry VIII. His colossal, full-length Hans Holbein portrait is forever
engraved into my memory. The Tudor reign was significant to world history,
religion, etc., but it is unfortunate that such a short-lived dynasty (only 118
years!) is the most focused upon part of European history. There are a great
many other people and events that are equally important and as interesting as
they. So, if you have happened upon this blog in hopes of scandalous tales of
the goings on within the bedchambers of Hampton Court, this is probably not the
blog for you.
But
if you fancy stories from Spain, Portugal and surrounding areas, analyses of
classic works of art, and accounts of fascinating occurrences beginning around the
fall of the Western Roman Empire—well, then you are in luck. I have crafted Iberia
and Beyond to chronicle this niche area of history, often neglected
from most history books and documentaries. I hope you appreciate it as much as
I.
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