In an era ruled by kings and queens, a University of New Mexico history graduate student is shedding light on a medieval Iberian royal couple, revealing how they defied convention and reshaped the mindset of their time.

Jonathan Seyfried is a second-year Ph.D. student in UNM’s History Department who found a passion for high school teaching early on in his career; however, he has always had a dream of pursuing historical research. So, he decided to do something about it, and by the fall of 2023, Seyfried was fully admitted to UNM’s Department of History graduate program. Over the last two years, he has collaborated with fellow graduate students and faculty and is immensely grateful for the camaraderie and supportive environment.  

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