Funded by the Spanish Ministry of Culture - European Union - NextGenerationEU.

Educational podcast for children in which we travel back to the year 1190, in the heart of the Kingdom of Castile, to delve into the fascinating Middle Ages. In this episode of "History Has a Voice," we will don our helmets and armor to visit Don Rodrigo de Villafuerte, a knight who will teach us what it really meant to live among swords, tournaments, and castles.

Don Rodrigo belongs to the lower nobility and dedicated his life to preparing for war, starting as a page at the age of 7 and as a squire at 14. Through his story, we will understand how the feudal social pyramid worked: from kings and clergy, to nobles who protected the territory, to peasants who worked the land.

Even though he doesn't live in a giant palace, he does live in a fortified tower in Medinaceli, and his life is full of responsibilities. We'll find out what his chain mail armor looks like, how crops and justice were managed on his lands, and how news traveled thanks to the merchants and pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.

In this episode, we will hear an exciting anecdote about an ambush on bandits in the forest, learn why few children went to school at that time, and remember the value of one's word. An adventurous journey to understand medieval loyalty and honor.

A very useful and interesting resource for children. It is perfect for introducing the Middle Ages in primary education, explaining the concept of feudalism in a simple way, and sparking curiosity about the daily lives of people a long time ago.