Mentiras De La — Historia De Espaг±a - Maria Lara....

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

The book (Lies of the History of Spain), written by sisters María Lara Martínez and Laura Lara Martínez , is a popular historical essay that deconstructs deeply rooted myths and distortions in Spanish history. Rather than a fictional story, it serves as a "detective work" of the past, using rigorous documentation to challenge narratives ranging from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Mentiras de la Historia de EspaГ±a - Maria Lara....

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. 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. María Lara Martínez | Real Colegio Complutense The

: 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.