by alfogarc | Jan 23, 2026 | Readings
Hello everyone! Today, we recommend a book for those of you who want to explore the captivating world of the Visigothic kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula: The Visigothic Kingdom in Iberia: Construction and Invention. Written by Santiago Castellanos García, Professor of...
by alfogarc | Jan 16, 2026 | Post
In 589, with the celebration of the Third Council of Toledo, the conversion of the Visigothic King Reccared to Catholicism was made public. But what motivated the King to convert? Historians have long asked themselves this question, and their conclusions can be...
by alfogarc | Dec 24, 2025 | Post
One of the biggest risks when using generative AI is overreliance, assuming that everything it says is unquestionably true. Take the example shown in the image. King Reccared did not sign the Third Council of Toledo as “Reccared.” This is a niche historical detail,...
by alfogarc | Dec 19, 2025 | News
Today, we are pleased to introduce Marina Gómez Rey, AI Engineer with a degree in Data Science and Engineering. Passionate about History, Art, and Archaeology, and about how the latest technologies can contribute to these fields. Follow us to learn more about the...
by alfogarc | Dec 5, 2025 | Post
At the Third Council of Toledo, King Reccared was hailed as the unifier of the Goths and Suevi. However, Saint Leander of Seville used his homily to subtly remind the monarch that true conversion comes only from Christ. This AI-generated video animates the famous...
