History

March 20, 2026

The Guanches: The First Inhabitants of the Canary Islands

An overview of the origins, social organization and culture of the Guanches, the first settlers of the Canary Islands, who arrived from North Africa.

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March 5, 2026

The Norman Conquest of 1402

The expedition of the Norman Jean de Bethencourt in 1402 marks the beginning of the European conquest of the Canary Islands, starting with Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

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March 1, 2026

Welcome to Canarias Historia

We inaugurate the articles section of Canarias Historia with a brief introduction to our project.

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