In 1188, a historic gathering took place in the city of Leon in the Kingdom of Leon and Galicia.

It was a kingdom-wide assembly convened by King Alfonso 9 that brought together nobles, clergy, and town representatives to advise the crown.

It is significant because it's the earliest documented European Assembly to include urban representatives

and to formally limit royal power in writing.

Learn more about the Cortez of Lyon and how it helped establish parliamentary government

and representative decision-making on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

Thank you. of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by the Tourist Office of Spain.

If you've been listening to this podcast long enough, you might think you know Spain.

Well, think again. Spain is one of the most visited countries on earth, with 94 million visitors

every year. Many of those visitors will go to Barcelona and Madrid, both of which are great

cities that I've been to several times each. However, there's so much more to the country than most

people realize. Almost every corner of Spain is packed with history and culture. Extra Madura in the

west is home to fantastic Moorish architecture and Hemanabirico, the world's greatest pork product.

In the north, Galicia, Asturius, and the boss country have stunning

coastlines, amazing food, and unique cultures. In the Atlantic, you can find the Canary Islands,

where each island has a totally different geography and culture. In Catalonia, you can experience

the Pyrenees Mountains, as well as fantastic art and food. The city of Merida has some of the greatest Roman ruins you'll

find anywhere, and in Valencia, the home of Paire, you can even find the Holy Grail. Spain is home to

one of the best food scenes in the world, with a whopping 291 Michelin-Star restaurants,

16 of which have been given three stars. There is a good reason

why so many people visit Spain and keep coming back every year, and I know because I've visited

the country numerous times and have spent months exploring the country. If you've been to Spain

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