Explore nearly 1,000 years of history in this six-part course, tracing the Iberian Peninsula’s dynamic past of innovation, collaboration, and conflict. From the transformative events of 711 to the sweeping changes of the 17th century, discover how Spain and Portugal were shaped by shifting alliances, cultural exchanges, and power struggles. The journey begins on Saturday, March 29th!

The Three Religions of Medieval Spain is taught by Veronica Menaldi, an independent scholar and vice president of the Societas Magica. She holds a PhD in Hispanic Literatures and Cultures from the University of Minnesota and is an expert on the premodern Iberian Peninsula. Here is what you will learn:

• Week 1: Tariq Ibn Ziyad and “Conquest” Legends
• Week 2: Maimonides and Jewish Thought
• Week 3: Ibn ‘Arabī and Islamic Philosophy
• Week 4: Alfonso X and Toledean Translations
• Week 5: Don Yllan and Fictional Learning
• Week 6: Núñez Muley and New Christians

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