Mentiras De La Historia De Espaг±a - Maria Lara.... Apr 2026

and her sister Laura are renowned historians and communicators in Spain. They are well-known for their segment "Vamos a contar verdades" (Let's tell truths) on the TV show Todo es mentira . Their style is described as academic yet highly accessible, blending a "scientist's balance" with a narrative flair that makes complex history feel like a compelling investigation. María Lara Martínez | Real Colegio Complutense

Imagine stepping into the (Time Headquarters), a conceptual space the authors use to interrogate History herself—depicted as a woman wearing the headdress of the Lady of Elche and the dress of a Menina . Here, the "lies" are classified into categories like misunderstandings, slanders, and outright scams.

: Every Spanish student learns that Miguel de Cervantes was the "Manco de Lepanto" (the one-armed man of Lepanto). The book clarifies that while he lost the use of his left hand due to nerve damage from arquebus wounds, he did not actually have his arm amputated—he still had two physical arms. Mentiras de la Historia de EspaГ±a - Maria Lara....

: One of the most famous figures addressed is Juana I of Castile , commonly known as "Juana la Loca" (Juana the Mad). The Lara sisters argue that her "madness" was a political construct used by her father, husband, and son to keep her away from the throne, presenting her instead as a "sane queen" trapped by power.

: The book dives into "bedroom lies," such as the claim that none of the children of King Charles IV were actually his, suggesting they were the result of the Queen's affairs, particularly with Manuel Godoy. and her sister Laura are renowned historians and

: A peculiar story involves the "Filekina," a supposed "patriotic gasoline" made from juice that an Austrian con artist tried to sell to Francisco Franco during the post-war years of scarcity.

: A recurring theme is the Leyenda Negra (Black Legend), a series of historical distortions used by foreign powers—and sometimes Spaniards themselves—to vilify the Spanish Empire. The authors aim to reconcile these narratives with documented facts, such as the Spanish Empire's early concerns for human rights. About the Authors María Lara Martínez | Real Colegio Complutense Imagine

The following "story" highlights the major historical "lies" or curiosities explored in their work: The "Detective" Journey Through Time