This six-part course offers a deep dive into nearly a millennium of the Iberian Peninsula's history, focusing on transformative events from 711 to the 17th century. Participants will learn about the influential figures and cultural currents that shaped Spain and Portugal, highlighting themes of innovation, collaboration, and conflict. Taught by expert Veronica Menaldi, the course covers topics such as the conquest legends of Tariq Ibn Ziyad, Jewish and Islamic philosophical contributions, the role of translations under Alfonso X, and the impact of New Christians on society.
This course will take participants on a journey through nearly 1,000 years of the Iberian Peninsula's history, exploring themes of innovation, collaboration, and conflict.
Led by expert Veronica Menaldi, the course covers pivotal figures and events from 711 to the 17th century that defined Spain and Portugal.
Participants will learn about the cultural exchanges and shifting alliances that influenced medieval Spain, including the thoughts of Maimonides and Ibn 'Arabī.
The course features six weeks of engaging topics, from conquest legends to the contributions of New Christians, illustrating the dynamic past of the region.
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