The Spanish conquest of America is a morally complex topic. Like any conquest, it involved brutality and violence. But this is not the whole story: to understand the conquest, one has to understand the logic of the conquerors’ world and their situation. The Spanish, having developed a Christian zeal in the long Reconquista, juxtaposed themselves... Continue Reading →
This source is a passage from Book 3, Chapter 30 of Polybius’ Histories on the causes of the Second Punic War. It argues that both sides are to blame for the war, giving reasons why. The Spanish city of Saguntum had placed itself under Roman protection since they had turned to the Romans to solve... Continue Reading →
There is no doubt that FC Barcelona is the best soccer club in the world for the 21st century. This year, they won their second treble in 6 years after beating Juventus 3-1 this Saturday in one of the best finals I have ever seen. In the space of just 15 years, they have won... Continue Reading →
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