The Reconquista or the Christian reconquest of Spain
The Reconquista or the Christian reconquest of Spain, spanned over several centuries and shaped the course of Castilian history
The Battle of Cerignola in 1503
The Battle of Cerignola in 1503 was a pivotal moment in European military history.The Spanish forces faced off against the French
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba’s greatest achievements
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba's greatest achievements unfolded during the tumultuous era of the Italian Wars.
Gonzalo emerged as a prominent figure during the Reconquista
Gonzalo emerged as a prominent figure during the Reconquista, a monumental effort to reclaim Spain from Moorish rule.
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, often hailed as the "Great Captain," was a pivotal figure in Spanish history during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Born into a noble family in 1453, he rose to prominence through his exceptional military…
Kingdom of Castile sponsored Christopher Columbus’s voyages
The kingdom of Castile sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages to the New World. Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II
Castile’s diplomatic maneuvers were not without challenges
Castile's diplomatic maneuvers were not without challenges. Rivalry with Portugal often strained relations.
The rise of the Tudor dynasty in England
The rise of the Tudor dynasty in England in the late 15th century altered the dynamics of the alliance between England and Castile.
Catherine’s subsequent marriage to his brother Henry VIII
Although Arthur's death led to Catherine's subsequent marriage to his brother Henry VIII, the dynastic connections endured.
The marriage of Catherine of Aragon to Arthur
The marriage of Catherine of Aragon to Arthur, Prince of Wales in 1501 further strengthened ties between Castile and England.