History of Spain - Documentary

In this video, we explore the amazing history of Spain.

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[DongusKongus]

As a Brit, Spain and Portugal have always been the most interesting countries on mainland Europe to me. Their history and culture is so unique and they've always seemed to be doing their own thing, separate from the rest of Europe.

[pedromartin]

As a Cuban of Spanish descent, I've watched this twice already. Amazing work, friend.

[messageinthebottle]

As a person who has spanish blood (mestizo) with parents from Mexico 🇲🇽 and el salvador 🇸🇻 I thank you cause i wanna learn more about my ancestors homeland I even have a aunt who lives in Madrid spain 🇪🇸.

[FGPRBrunoCauz]

The Spanish Empire was not a colonial empire such as the English, French or Dutch, but on the contrary, it was the last empire of the ancient type, closer to what Rome or Greece were. 300-400 years of domain based on miscegenation, alphabetization and conversion of different peoples; construction of universities, cathedrals and cities worldwide; a huge cultural and artistic explotion; deliberation of new phylisophic, teologic and juridic debates in human history (like f.e., if all humans were equal); discoverments that changed the conception of the world; opening of new shipping routes; creation of an undefeated infantry for 2 centuries; expansion of the Hispanic culture throughout the Atlantic and Pacific ocean (called "the spanish lake" at that time) as Rome did throughout the Mediterranean... All of this, in a world as big as the one we know today, but using a technology from 5 centuries ago.

From there onward, european empires had a colonial model based on mercantilism, slavery, and large-scale production, creating factories or plantations in overseas possessions, instead of a civilizing reproduction of their society. The former were a global market, the latter a global kingdom. European empires shouldnt be generalized by the fact of having overseas territories, because not all of them were the same.

[Amcsae]

I love that you add that sound effect when a text segment appears on screen. Sometimes I have this on while I do dishes, or other chores, and it alerts me so I know to *look* instead of just listening! I wish more channels would do that! Thank you!

[nikov]

Forget about Games of Thrones. The period of Iberian history that goes from the Germanic invasions to the Napoleonic Wars is as intricate and interesting as you can find.

[ferdinandfernando]

The history of Spain is so fascinating.

[esprika]

as a spaniard, i love this kind of videos, trying to look at my country from differents points of view and not worring about the politicals undertones that some people try to insert on our history for things still happening today.

[whoknows]

History is like the greatest game of Crusader Kings ever played.

[andrewbatist]

mexico, portugal, Brazil, Abassids, Umayads, china´s dynasties, indonesia, burma... whatever you choose to cover will be cool, just keep doing this

[syderx]

Rome would be proud of her children, Spain changed the world forever.

[hjb]

As an Spaniard whose roots are in Galicia, Basque Country and Castile, I'm totally impressed by your very detailed work. Thanks and Congratulations.

[Collsy]

I cannot adequately put into words how helpful this series has been for me. I love history, but rarely is it so well organized and explained. Most people just focus on the monarchs or wars, but this adds vital context. Thank you for being amazing!

[Ericson-vkbx]

I love Spain from Peru long live the mother country 🇪🇦❤️🇵🇪

[eriktopolsky]

Long live Spain, thank you for all your sacrifices, you have rescued Christianity for Europa and pushed back oppressors, thank you for RECONQUISTA, may god bless Spain forever for she have brought TRUE FAITH to the NEW WORLD, to the AMERICAS, her achievements are legendary and the source of envy to her enemies. May she prosper forever, we have always admired Spain.Greetings from SLOVAKIA

[theoneandonlycharliechill]

The History of Spain is like playing a Game of Age of Empire... Is amazing! Those guys have been all over.... Great video Thanks for sharing.

[ragejinraver]

Am of Spanish blood am so proud of my ancestors 🔥💪🇵🇷 🇪🇦

[musicman]

Chicano/Mexican here and I have much respect for Spain. It’s amazing to know where our ancestors come from and how their cultures are still prevalent in today’s society. My mom’s fam are from Guadalajara Jalisco on my grandma’s side and Huitzila Zacatecas from my grandpas, heavy Spanish influence without a doubt. That also explains my fluorescent skin color if you saw me haha, soy uno de esos güeros 😂 My pop and his fam are all from Leon Guanajuato mainly of indigenous descent but very much has spanish background coursing through their veins. The ancient Guamare, an offshoot group of the Chichimeca, had an amazing Civilization similar to the Mexica (Aztecs). At the end todos nosotros somos hispanos o latinos. Viva Latinoamérica y España cabrones! 🇪🇸 🇲🇽.

[meivenheaven]

So lucky to have an unbiased and detailed overview of the complex history of the Reconquista. I am Spaniard and this period has been rushed in history lessons in high school, also has been mystified and simplified by ultracatholic groups. I already knew the history but this video does it better than any documentary i've watched.

[francescc]

Astonished to see you distinguished crown of Aragon from the kingdom. Bravo! It's so hard for many people