An educational and cultural initiative that preserves, disseminates and promotes the rich history of the Canary Islands. Discover the legacy of our archipelago through an immersive digital experience.
A chronological journey through the most significant events that have forged the Canarian identity from prehistory to the present day.
Explore timelineDiscover the unique history of each of the eight islands that make up our archipelago, each with its own character.
Visit islandsMeet the people who have shaped the historical course of the Canary Islands, from the Guanche menceyes to contemporary protagonists.
Meet figures
A collection on European arrival, Indigenous resistance and the transformation of island society.
Stopovers, migrations, ports and cultural links between the islands and the American Atlantic.
Language, archaeology, foodways, names and memory of Indigenous Canarian societies.
A collection for locating women’s voices in conquest, culture, memory and creation.
A detailed analysis of the creation and distribution of public libraries in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote during the 20th century, the applied criteria, and the challenges encountered.
The Jable of Lanzarote is a vast area of mobile marine sands whose extent and use have changed over the centuries, shaping settlement and the island's economy.
Cochineal transformed Lanzarote’s economy and landscape in the 19th century, thanks to its unique geography and ingenious agricultural techniques.
Eight islands, age-old cultures, living traditions and a unique identity in the Atlantic. Canarias Historia is the digital archive that future generations deserve.
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