Chains of Iron and Clay: Presentation with Roman Legionaries
Miquel Fornera presents his historical novel at Casa Árabe, with Roman legionaries and slaves setting the scene, as part of the Lux Historiae Festival.
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About the event
Writer Miquel Fornera presents his historical novel "Chains of Iron and Clay" (Edhasa, Narrativas Históricas) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 18:00 at Casa Árabe in Córdoba. This is a lecture of the Lux Historiae Festival, a tribute to archaeologist Maribel Gutiérrez Deza, titled "Surviving the Postwar in the 1st Century AD." Roman legionaries and slaves set the scene for the evening, and there will also be talk about experimental archaeology: in September the author covered 115 km of the Camino de Santiago wearing the full equipment of a Roman legionary. Free entry with prior reservation on the organizer's website.
Key points
- Saturday, October 24 from 18:00 to 19:00 at Casa Árabe
- Presentation of the historical novel "Chains of Iron and Clay" (Edhasa)
- Lecture "Surviving the Postwar in the 1st Century AD"
- Roman legionaries and slaves set the scene for the evening
- Talk on experimental archaeology: 115 km of the Camino de Santiago with legionary gear
- Free, with prior reservation (limited seats)
A Novel of Roman Hispania, Presented at Casa Árabe
Miquel Fornera presents in Córdoba "Chains of Iron and Clay," his historical novel published by Edhasa in the Narrativas Históricas collection. The event is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 18:00 at Casa Árabe, on Samuel de los Santos Gener street, and is part of the Lux Historiae Festival program. The lecture is titled "Surviving the Postwar in the 1st Century AD," the period in which the book is set.
Roman Legionaries and Slaves in the Room
This is not a typical presentation: the author is accompanied by Roman legionaries and slaves who set the scene for the evening, designed for those who enjoy literature and ancient history. Besides the novel, there will be a discussion on experimental archaeology. In September 2026, Fornera and his companions covered 115 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago carrying the full equipment of a Roman legionary, and this experience is part of the conversation.
A Tribute to Maribel Gutiérrez Deza
Lux Historiae is the historical outreach festival that pays tribute to Maribel Gutiérrez Deza, a Cordoban archaeologist who dedicated her life to the city's heritage and sharing it with the public. This presentation adds to that tribute, telling the story of Rome through the novel and the experience of dressing and walking as a legionary.
Entry and Reservations
The lecture is free, but you must reserve a spot in advance on the Sexto Mario website, the festival organizer, via the reservation link in this listing. Capacity is limited. It lasts one hour, from 18:00 to 19:00, at Casa Árabe headquarters, Samuel de los Santos Gener street, 9.
