Mikel Herrán debunks medieval myths in 'Sobrevivir en el Medievo'
Archaeologist and popularizer Mikel Herrán, known as PutoMikel, has published 'Sobrevivir en el Medievo: Crónica de un viajero por Spania' (Planeta), a book that dismantles stereotypes about the Middle Ages. In an interview, he criticizes how the past is often used for political narratives, citing Vox's selective historical focus. He also references Nacho Cano's musical as an example of romanticized depictions. Herrán argues that Spain is unique in celebrating a territorial conquest rather than a rights conquest on its national day. The book aims to correct misconceptions and present a more nuanced view of medieval life.
Key facts
- Mikel Herrán (PutoMikel) is a doctor in archaeology and popularizer.
- His book 'Sobrevivir en el Medievo' is published by Planeta.
- The book debunks myths and stereotypes about the Middle Ages.
- Herrán criticizes Vox for using history to sell a future narrative.
- He mentions Nacho Cano's musical as an example of romanticized medieval stereotypes.
- Herrán states Spain is the only country whose national day celebrates a territorial conquest, not a rights conquest.
- The interview is published on eldiario.es.
- The article also covers a separate story about Dominican justice denying severance to two former maintenance employees of Julio Iglesias.
Entities
Artists
- Mikel Herrán
- Nacho Cano
- Julio Iglesias
Institutions
- Planeta
- Vox
- eldiario.es
Locations
- Spain
- Dominican Republic