Reconquista

Latest Episodes:

Episode 31 - Galicia, Leon & Castile Nov 12, 2021

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We complete our look at the Christian kingdoms by examining the Christian North.

Episode 30 - Aragon & Catalonia Oct 29, 2021

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We continue our focus on the Christian states by taking a look at the establishment of Catalonia and the rise of the Kingdom of Aragon.

Episode 29 - The Kingdom of Navarre Oct 15, 2021

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We track developments in the Kingdom of Navarre, up to the end of the Caliphate in the 1030s.

Episode 28 - The end of the Caliphate Oct 01, 2021

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The chaos in al-Andalus continues, with the Caliphate eventually stumbling and coming to an end.

Episode 27 - Sanchuelo Sep 17, 2021

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We take a look at the short but disastrous rule of Sanchuelo.

Episode 26 - After al-Mansur Sep 03, 2021

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We look back on al-Mansur's legacy following his unexpected death in the year 1002. Then we examine the rule of his son and successor, Abd al-Malik.

Episode 25 - Al-Mansur Part 3 Aug 20, 2021

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Al-Mansur reaches the pinnacle of his power and celebrates by launching an audacious attack on Santiago de Compostela.

Episode 24 - Al-Mansur Part 2 Aug 06, 2021

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Having assumed control of the administration of al-Andalus, al-Mansur turns his attention to the Caliphate's military forces.

Episode 23 - Al-Mansur Part 1 Jul 23, 2021

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When a child is invested as the new Calpih of al-Andalus, al-Mansur manipulates events to his advantage.

Episode 22 - Trouble brewing Jul 09, 2021

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After al-Hakam II suffers a health setback, a palace official moves to take advantage of the situation.