Explore Global Historical Civilizations And Heritage

Founded in 25BC by order of Emperor Augustus. It served as a retirement colony for veteran soldiers and quickly grew into the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania.

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Top 5 Cordoba

Cordoba in Spain is a medieval capital where Islamic, Judaic and Christian cultures intertwined and consisted peacefully for several centuries.

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Historic Seville

Located west of Granada and Córdoba, Seville is the cultural heart of southern Spain.

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The Rock of Gibraltar: A Short History

Gibraltar’s history is defined by its strategic position at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, turning this 6.8-square-kilometer rock into one of the most fought-over pieces of land in the world.

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The American who saved The Alhambra

The American author Washington Irving, lived inside the Moorish palace in Granada and wrote Tales of the Alhambra. He is credited with making the making it famous and even saving this great wonder of the ancient would from ruin.