This blog offers brief updates on my research, publications, and academic activities, including announcements related to ongoing projects and institutional milestones.
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Today, June 16, marks the anniversary of the start of the sieges of the key stronghold of Lérida (Spain) in 1646, during the wars that bled 17th-century Europe. Beyond the battles, for historians of visual culture, this period represents the peak of art as dynastic propaganda. Baroque noble lineages did not only fight with the…
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I am pleased to introduce History and Art Journal, a digital, open‑access, scholar‑led publication dedicated to advancing research in history, art, cultural heritage, and documentary practices. The journal has been conceived as a space where rigorous scholarship and interdisciplinary perspectives can converge, offering researchers an opportunity to share studies that illuminate the past through its…
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As the year comes to an end, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all who follow and support my work. This season invites reflection, gratitude, and a renewed sense of purpose. May these days bring calm, clarity, and meaningful moments, and may the coming year open new paths for learning, collaboration, and…
Mario Santos de Grajal y López 