After the rise of Islam in the seventh century, it spread rapidly, conquering lands in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

In Europe, it established its greatest foothold on the Iberian Peninsula.

For almost 800 years, Europeans sought to expel the invaders.

It took the better part of a millennium, but in the end they finally achieved their goal.

Learn more about the Spanish Reconquista in one of the longest military campaigns in history on this episode of

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

Well any time is a great time to visit Spain.

In 2023, Spain will be honoring the 50th anniversary of the death of the great artist Pablo Picasso.

While exhibits of the life and works of Pablo Picasso will take place in 33 countries,

the biggest celebrations will be taking place in his home country of Spain.

There will be several events and exhibitions in his hometown of Malaga.

The capital of Madrid will have eight different exhibitions. several events and exhibitions in his hometown of Malaga.

The capital of Madrid will have eight different exhibitions, including one at the Museo Renia

Sophia where his most famous painting Gernica is on display.

Barcelona will have three exhibitions, including one at the Barcelona Picasso Museum.

There will also be an exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Museum of Fine Arts

in Aacorunia.

If you're interested in visiting any of the Picasso 2023 events in Spain, just visit

Spain dot info or click on the link in the show notes. Once again, that's Spain. info.

It's hard to express just how successful Islam was in its first century of existence. Formally established in the year 610, over the next century, Arabs exploded out of the

Arabian Peninsula into the Levant, North Africa, and Central Asia.

On April 30, 711, General Tarik Iben-Zayed of the Umyed Caliphate crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Iberian Peninsula.

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