Spain history

Spain's colonial empire was one of the largest in the world. But, like many former empires, it was founded on the exploration and exploitation of new lands and resources and grew rapidly in size and power. The Spanish empire controlled colonies in North America, South America, Africa, and Asia, making it one of the most diverse and far-reaching empires in history. Indeed, at the height of the Spanish Empires' power, it controlled 35 colonies that spanned every continent on earth…

Spain, country located in extreme southwestern Europe. It occupies about 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with its smaller neighbor Portugal. Spain is a storied country of stone castles, snowcapped mountains, vast monuments, and sophisticated cities.

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Find out more about the long and bloody history of the Spanish Inquisition, which lasted several hundred years and led to the death or displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.

The Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, is a breathtaking testament to Moorish architecture and culture. Built in the 13th century, it showcases...

Aerial views of cities and historic buildings taken from a drone

Illustration of a 1621 Spanish Galéon

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