Reconquista

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Episode 51 - Yes, another episode about succession issues Sep 30, 2022

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Just when King Alfonso VI believes he has his succession issues all sorted, an unexpected event throws everything up in the air.

Episode 50 - Some more succession issues Sep 16, 2022

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While a looming succession crisis emerges for both king Alfonso VI and the Almoravids, a shift in popular consciousness begins to take place following the death of El Cid.

Episode 49 - Succession issues Sep 02, 2022

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The Kingdom of Leon and Castile and the Christian territory of Valencia both grapple with succession issues.

Episode 48 - El Cid Aug 19, 2022

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Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (aka El Cid) scores a memorable victory against the Almoravids at the battle of Cuarte in 1094.

Episode 47 - Valencia Aug 05, 2022

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El Cid manages to conquer the wealthy taifa of Valencia.

Episode 46 - The Almoravid advance Jul 22, 2022

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The Almoravids invade al-Andalus in 1090 and begin to conquer the taifas.

Episode 45 - Another interlude Jul 08, 2022

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Between the departure of the Almoravids in 1088 and their return in 1090, a number of significant events take place.

Episode 44 - Interlude Jun 24, 2022

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In the period of interlude between the departure of the Almoravids and their return to al-Andalus, some significant events take place.

Episode 43 - The Almoravids Jun 10, 2022

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The Almoravids of northern Africa arrive in al-Andalus and clash with King Alfonso VI at the battle of Sagrajas in October 1086.

Episode 42 - A serpent in the basket May 27, 2022

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As King Alfonso VI and Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar prepare to face off in Zaragoza, a new threat emerges to the south.

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