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Isabella of Castile: life of the week
Episode 2167

Isabella of Castile: life of the week

Giles Tremlett explores the life and history-altering reign of the woman who helped launch the Spanish Inquisition and financed Columbus' journey to the 'New World'

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

December 17, 202444m 50s

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Show Notes

From the fall of Granada to the issuing of the Alhambra decree, Isabella of Castile's reign was one that saw an extraordinary amount of history-altering events and, as such, has earned her a complex legacy. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Giles Tremlett introduces the woman who helped launch the Spanish Inquisition and financed Columbus' journey to the 'New World'.


Giles Tremlett answers your questions about the Spanish Inquisition here: https://link.chtbl.com/lwH4DDc7.


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