Roy Casagranda, Professor of History and Middle Eastern Studies, is considered one of the most dedicated Western scholars in ...

Antiques Roadshow returned on Sunday night with more items for the experts to value - and one didn't disappoint. Two model ...

Was the Genoese navigator who claimed the Americas for Spain secretly Jewish, from a Spanish family fleeing the Inquisition?

Every few years, a story about Columbus resurfaces: Was the Genoese navigator who claimed the Americas for Spain secretly ...

Food, religious rituals, gender relations … Ibn Battuta described them all in his travelogue, which covered the medieval ...

I thought I knew Spain. I didn’t. This tour took me into the real heart of Spain. I met real people in real towns where tourists seldom tread ...

Two new novels by accomplished Minnesota authors show the wide variety in the mystery/crime/thriller genre. One takes us deep into Spanish history; the other ties together women with the same last ...

It may not be the first city most travelers think of when considering where to visit Spain (such as Barcelona, Madrid, or Seville), but Granada really can hold its own in beauty, attractions, and ...

As recognised by many objective historians, the Jews, in particular, enjoyed under Muslim rule in Spain a ‘golden age’ unprecedented and unparalleled. In Cordoba, circa 910, the enlightened ...

The Alhambra in Granada is undoubtedly one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks. This majestic palace complex stands as a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage and exemplifies the architectural ...

by Rick Steves, November 1, 2024 | Spain's Granada is a delightful mix of both its Muslim and Christian past. Yet, the city with much to see reveals itself in unpredictable ways.

There are about 2 million Muslims in Spain today, and Granada has a vital Muslim community. But Moors aren’t the only culture that has left its mark here. Granada is home to about 50,000 Gypsies.