A 1738 royal decree founded Spain's official academy to protect its national history
Spain's commitment to preserving its national heritage was solidified in 1738 when King Philip V officially recognized an elite group of scholars dedicated to uncovering historical truths.
The Real Academia de la Historia was founded in Madrid in 1738 to protect and purify Spain's historical narrative. King Philip V granted the academy royal status to ensure that the nation's past was documented with accuracy rather than myth.
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