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Spanish Empire

Three-part series on Spain — from Roman conquest to modern democracy.

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Spain Part 3 - Democracy in a Generation

In 1975, Spain was a dictatorship. By 1986, it had joined the EU. No revolution. No foreign intervention.

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Spain Part 2 - Gold That Destroyed an Empire

Spain discovered more gold than any civilisation in history. It made them the richest empire on earth — then it destroyed them.

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Spain Part 1 - Three Civilisations

Spain wasn't built by one people. It was forged by the collision of Rome, Islam, and Christianity over 800 years.