Reconquista

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Episode 141 - Castile v Navarre Part 1 Sep 25, 2026

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Carlos the Bad of Navarre finds himself in trouble on two fronts, with his possessions in Normandy under attack from the French and with the Kingdom of Navarre invaded by Castile.

Episode 140 - Carlos the Bad Sep 11, 2026

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The King of Navarre, Carlos the Bad, decides to insert himself into the Hundred Years War with disastrous consequences.

Episode 139 - John of Gaunt Part 3 Aug 28, 2026

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After John of Gaunt withdraws back to England, King Enrique goes on the offensive, joining with France to attack England's southern coast.

Episode 138 - John of Gaunt Part 2 Aug 14, 2026

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John of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles.

Episode 137 - John of Gaunt Part 1 Jul 31, 2026

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An ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region.

Episode 136 - Muhammad V and the Alhambra Jul 17, 2026

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We take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex.

Episode 135 - King Enrique II of Castile Jul 03, 2026

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King Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him.

Episode 134 - Castile v Aragon Part 3 Jun 19, 2026

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The war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination.

Episode 133 - Castile v Aragon Part 2 Jun 05, 2026

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As the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal.

Episode 132 - Castile v Aragon Part 1 May 22, 2026

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The rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.

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