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A Spanish history magazine published from 2005 to 2020, known for popular history features on Iberian and world topics.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Historia de Iberia Vieja was a Spanish history magazine whose first issue went on sale in June 2005. It was published by Editorial América Ibérica, S.A. and became known for accessible, richly illustrated articles on Spanish and Iberian history, as well as broader world history. The magazine built a reputation for bringing lesser-known figures and episodes of Spanish history to a general readership, with cover features on topics ranging from Las Navas de Tolosa and Blas de Lezo to the Borgias, the Vikings, and the Spanish Civil War. Over its run, the magazine was led by several directors. José Manuel Conde directed the publication for its first sixteen issues; in November 2006 he was succeeded by Bérnar Jiménez. From 19 September 2007, Bruno Cardeñosa became the new director, with Alberto de Frutos serving as editor-in-chief. Its pages featured contributions from historians and writers such as César Vidal, Stanley G. Payne, Henry Kamen, Joseph Pérez, Juan Antonio Cebrián, and many others, and it published interviews with public figures including Manuel Fraga Iribarne, Carmen Iglesias, Jon Juaristi, and Margarita Salas. In April 2019, with issue number 166, the magazine changed its name to "Historia de España y el mundo" while keeping the same numbering. It ceased publication thirteen issues later, in June 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic; issue number 178 was the last. The magazine's website continued to host articles and sections after the print run ended, though the domain later showed signs of being compromised or repurposed.

History

Historia de Iberia Vieja was a Spanish history magazine whose first issue was published in June 2005. It was later edited by Editorial América Ibérica, S.A. The magazine established itself as a popular history publication, with a strong focus on Spanish and Iberian themes, and it also covered broader world history. Its covers and feature articles highlighted a wide range of historical subjects, including "Las Navas de Tolosa", "Nelson derrotado por España", "Mío Cid, el héroe", "Los Arapiles", "Pizarro", "Numancia" (special issue), "Guadalete", "Blas de Lezo", "Juan de Austria", "Abderramán III" (special issue), "Caballeros" (special issue), "Vikingos", "Guerra Civil" (special issue), "Trajano", "Gladiadores", "Los Borgia", "Alfonso X el Sabio", "Conquistadores" (special issue), "Los castrati", "23-F", "Cánovas y Sagasta", "Los orígenes del cristianismo", "Cartago", "La Inquisición en España", and "Las mujeres en la Historia" (special issue). During its first sixteen issues, José Manuel Conde served as director. In November 2006, Bérnar Jiménez took over the role. On 19 September 2007, Bruno Cardeñosa became the new director, and Alberto de Frutos served as editor-in-chief. The magazine attracted contributions from numerous historians and writers, including César Vidal, Stanley G. Payne, Henry Kamen, Joseph Pérez, Juan Antonio Cebrián, Vicente Palacio Atard, Juan Miralles Ostos, Florentino Portero, José María Blázquez, Juan Velarde, Pilar Fernández Uriel, Alicia Canto y de Gregorio, José Andrés-Gallego, Gabriel Albiac, José Luis Corral, Margarita Torres Sevilla, Vicente Ángel Álvarez, José García Domínguez, José Antonio Vaca de Osma, Rafael Gómez Pérez, José María Marco, Miguel Ángel Zalama, Julio Valdeón Baruque, María Jesús Viguera, Manuel González Jiménez, Amando de Miguel, Óscar Herradón, Carlos Dardé, Ángeles de Irisarri, Irene Lozano, Jesús Palacios, Manuel Velasco, Julia Pavón Benito, Alejandro Polanco Masa, Javier García Blanco, Luis Delgado Bañón, Eduardo Lago, Jesús Callejo, Javier Tenías, Manuela Mendoça, Carlos G. Wagner, José Antonio Escudero López, José Luis Comellas, and Javier García de Gabiola. It also published interviews with personalities such as Manuel Fraga Iribarne, Carmen Iglesias, Jon Juaristi, and Margarita Salas. In April 2019, with issue number 166, the magazine changed its name to "Historia de España y el mundo", maintaining the same numbering. It disappeared thirteen issues later, in June 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Issue number 178 was the last. The magazine's website continued to offer sections and articles, including a digital newsstand and archive, but the domain later displayed unrelated and potentially compromised content.

  • First issue goes on sale in June 2005.

  • José Manuel Conde serves as director for the first sixteen issues.

  • Bérnar Jiménez becomes director in November 2006.

  • Bruno Cardeñosa becomes director on 19 September 2007.

  • Magazine changes its name to "Historia de España y el mundo" with issue 166 in April 2019.

  • Publication ceases in June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic; issue 178 is the last.

Products and positioning

Popular history magazine focused on Spanish and Iberian history, aimed at a general readership.

  • Historia de Iberia Vieja (magazine)

    Monthly history magazine published from 2005 to 2019 under this title.

  • Historia de España y el mundo (magazine)

    Renamed continuation of the magazine from issue 166 (April 2019) to issue 178 (June 2020).

  • Special issues

    Special issues on topics such as Numancia, Abderramán III, Caballeros, Guerra Civil, Conquistadores, and Las mujeres en la Historia.

  • Digital archive (Hemeroteca)

    Online archive of past issues available on the magazine's website.

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