Unusual Historicals

A handful of historical authors brave the wilds of unusual settings, times, and characters to create distinctive, exciting novels just outside of the mainstream. Join us as we chronicle the trials and rewards of our quest - from research and writing to publication and establishing lasting careers.

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Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
15 February 2017

Mistresses: María de Padilla, Practical Queen of Castile

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María de Padilla and Pedro of Castile with María's coat of arms  By  J. K. Knauss  María de Padilla met King Pedro of Castile d...
11 December 2016

Author Interview & Book Giveaway: J. K. Knauss on SEVEN NOBLE KNIGHTS

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This week, we're pleased to welcome author and Unusual Historicals contributor J. K. Knauss with her first historical novel,  SEVEN NOB...
08 December 2016

Excerpt Thursday: SEVEN NOBLE KNIGHTS by J. K. Knauss

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This week, we're pleased to welcome author and Unusual Historicals contributor J. K. Knauss with her first historical novel, SEVEN NOBL...
17 August 2016

The Arts: Mozarabic Manuscript Illumination

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Musicians from a Beatus of Liébana ms. from the first half of the tenth century. Wikimedia Commons  By  Jessica Knauss  The comple...
20 July 2016

Beyond Our Stars: The Thirteenth-Century Astronomy Patronized by Alfonso X

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Gemini. Spain, thirteenth century.  By  J. K. Knauss  It’s something of a tradition to begin or end biographies of Alfonso X, el Sa...
20 April 2016

The Intellectuals: Alfonso X’s Contribution to World Science and Culture

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By  J. K. Knauss  Juan Diego portrays Alfonso X on the series Toledo He has a portrait hanging in the US House of Representati...
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