Reconquista

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**Reconquista**

The history of the rise of Al-Andalus and the gradual re-conquering of Spain by the Spanish Christian kingdoms is an epic tale beginning in the year 712 and concluding with the fall of the Kingdom of Grenada in 1492. Join the History of the Crusades Podcast as we cover this lengthy piece of narrative history.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 41 - The struggle for Toledo May 13, 2022

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As King Alfonso's attentions turn to the east, different factions inside Toledo struggle for supremacy.

Episode 40 - Toledo Part 3 Apr 29, 2022

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In the first major victory of the Reconquesta, Toledo falls to King Alfonso VI.

Episode 39 - Toledo Part 2 Apr 15, 2022

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The taifa of Toledo hits a rocky patch which King Alfonso VI swings to his advantage. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (later known as El Cid) makes a couple of bad choices and ends up in exile.

Episode 38 - Toledo Part 1 Apr 01, 2022

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During the 1070s, two assassinations - one in al-Andalus and one in the Christian north - send shockwaves across the Iberian peninsula.

Episode 37 - Barbastro Part 2 Mar 18, 2022

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Christian armies from France and beyond, hit some speed humps in their attempts to conquer parts of the taifa of Zaragoza.

Episode 36 - Barbastro Part 1 Mar 04, 2022

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We turn our attentions to the Christian Kingdoms in the Pyrenees where the King of Aragon has been attempting to conquer territory in Muslim Zaragoza.

Episode 35 - Succession Feb 18, 2022

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Following the death of King Fernando I of Leon and Castile, his heirs embark on a messy succession journey.

Episode 34 - King Fernando I of Leon and Castile Part 2 Dec 24, 2021

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We follow the exploits of King Fernando I until the end of his reign in 1065.

Episode 33 - King Fernando I of Leon and Castile Part 1 Dec 10, 2021

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Taking advantage of conflict between the Taifas, King Fernando begins his policy of raiding into and extracting tribute from, regions across al-Andalus.

Episode 32 - The Taifas Nov 26, 2021

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Following the collapse of the Caliphate, a number of regional kingdoms called Taifas, emerge across al-Andalus.

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