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  1. F

    On-line course on Gothic Cathedrals - free

    I sometimes study courses on-line at the Coursera website, and I thought I would recommend one on here called The Age of Cathedrals: https://www.coursera.org/learn/age-of-cathedrals It focuses on French cathedrals and I have just been learning about the beautiful rose windows in Notre Dame de...
  2. B

    Codex Calixtinus

    Does anyone know if it is possible to see the Codex Calixtinus on display somewhere in Santiago? Searching online I can't find anything. Thanks!
  3. ivar

    Botafumeiro from a long time ago

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  4. peregrina2000

    Medieval Monuments on the Camino(s)

    Javier posted a link to a list of someone’s idea of the 13 most important medieval monuments on the Camino. https://es.aleteia.org/2018/12/14/13-imponentes-edificios-medievales-en-el-camino-de-santiago/ Pictures shown in a slide show by clicking. Only two are on the Francés, Frómista and San...
  5. Pelegrin

    Roman Roads in Spain and Portugal

    This interesting map shows the Roman roads In Hispania: As you can see the Camino Portugués follows Via XIX in Galicia that is indicated on the C. P. near some Miliarium (Roman milestones) that still remain. Via de la Plata follows Via XXIV. To remark is the Roman name for Santiago...
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    The last untouchable in Europe - History of the Cagot People in the Pyrenees

    An interesting profile in The Independent of the last woman who identifies as a "Cagot", which were an untouchable caste of peasants in France and Spain prior to the French Revolution Includes a nod to the Caminos as a likely migration route for these populations, whatever their origin. The...
  7. ShelleyW

    Tell me about the Monasteries along the Camino Francés

    I’m interested in which Monestaries welcome Pilgrams for meals , sleep and mass. I would love to hear of personal experiences with these intriguing historic places. Which monestaries are must see, which are maintained to accommodate, hours, restrictions etc... I would appreciate any current...
  8. Peter Fransiscus

    Chromatic history of the Compostela glory

    https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/santiago/2018/06/29/historia-cromatica-gloria-compostelana/0003_201806S29C2991.htm Enjoy.
  9. VNwalking

    If you are interested in Spanish history, check this out

    I recently saw an article about this documentary about the silence around the Civil War, and know many people here will be interested to see it. Make sure you have some tissues handy if you watch the trailer, because it's very touching. And if you reply to this post, please understand that even...
  10. Peter Fransiscus

    The radical change of the sisters Coralia and Maruxa Fandino .

    https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/santiago/2018/05/24/cambio-radical-hermanas-coralia-maruxa-fandino/0003_201805S24C2992.htm They look great again. Enjoy.
  11. B

    Non-fiction, non-autobiographical books on the Camino

    Hello, I'm looking for some insight into some English-language historical books on the Camino I may have missed. I am a big history junkie and even did some graduate work on aspects of the Camino. I have read: 1.) Gitlitz and Davidson's endlessly fascinating The Pilgrimage Road to Santiago...
  12. sillydoll

    Camino Frances Certificates.

    There are a number of certificates pilgrims can earn on the Camino Frances. 1. The COMPOSTELA: based on a 14th c document which has changed many times, with long periods where it was not issued, especially in the modern era. To earn this certificate you must walk the last 100 km to Santiago...
  13. T

    The shell

    Hi everyone. Im walking the camino in the fall of 2017. I have read that in the middle ages they would walk to the end of the world and collect a shell to prove they completed the pilgrimage. This is something I would love to do instead of carrying one from St. jean. My question is are there...
  14. KinkyOne

    Alcaudete.

    Well, maybe it wasn't. That's what I've found onthe net: "The plains surrounding it (Alcaudete - added by K1) were the site of Napoleon Bonaparte's first major defeat (19 July 1808) in the various wars he was waging in Europe at the time. The news of his defeat at the hands of the allied Spanish...
  15. F

    What historical evidence exists of Jewish influences on the Camino de Santiago?

    I am a university student and I’m conducting research to write a final paper for my class about Jewish influence on the Camino de Santiago. I would love to interview any Sephardic Jews with stories about the Camino or anecdotes if you have seen evidence of Judaic influence/presence on the...
  16. S

    British Museum's collection of medieval badges

    Fascinating access to moving digital images of Medieval Badges to be found here , this probably isn't the right forum , feel free to relocate ! @amyjeffs0 @BritishMuseum #DigitalPilgrim : digitising & 3d-imaging British Museum's collection of medieval badges
  17. VNwalking

    A Complicated History...and Small Acts of Redemption

    From ignorance and distance I had once thought of Spain as a 'Catholic country' with a complicated history but now having walked the Camino a few times, I realize her history is even more complex than my simplistic ideas could imagine: it has been a good 'reality check.' Yesterday, there it was...
  18. scruffy1

    Camino Portugués History 101

    Spain and Portugal were never very welcoming nor friendly towards one another as the fortresses at Valença and Tui quickly reveal. True they were both Very Catholic countries but why should Portugal adopt the patron saint of her greatest rival? Why should the country and especially the Camino...
  19. minaleigh

    Good Historical Sites?

    Hey all! My friend and I are starting El Camino towards the end of May and walking through June. I was wondering if anyone could suggest museums, churches, ruins, and other historical sites to visit on Camino Frances? And it doesn't have to be museums in the traditional sense, as even simple...
  20. miguel_gp

    A brief history of Spain......

    For those with access to BBC iPlayer and/or On Demand services there has been a recent series on the History of Spain called "Blood and Glory - The Making of Spain". Link below is to episode 3 which covers the Armada through Franco and the Civil War up to present Day, although the other...

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