Morella
There have been many attempts to market El Cid as a martyr to Christianity, fighting the good fight against the evil Moors. Franco liked…
The Turia Dragon
Valencia isn’t all sunshine, beaches, smiles and paella; there is a dark side in case you need to frighten the children. Of course there…
Silver Screen Peñiscola Past and Present
The unmistakable outline of Peñiscola’s castle will shortly no longer be associated exclusively with El Cid; the super, mega TV series Game of Thrones…
Attacking Valencia (on-line)
El Cid didn’t die at the Battle of Valencia in 1094, nor did he sacrifice himself for God, Spain and Alfonso. El Cid lived…
Hollywood and History
Hollywood and History got off to a great start on the morning of November 28th 2014 when a group of adult FPA students accompanied…
Guillen de Castro: the Streets Have a Name
Napoleon’s troops must have marched along Guillén de Castro when besieging Valencia on two occasions (one home win and one away win) at the…