Reconquista

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Episode 21 - al-Hakam II Jun 25, 2021

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We take a look at the rule of Abd al-Rahman's successor, al-Hakam II. We also explore the impact of one of the most prominent Jewish residents of al-Andalus, Hasdai ibn Shaprut.

Episode 20 - The Caliph Part 2 Jun 11, 2021

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Abd al-Rahman III continues his wildly successful period of rule.

Episode 19 - The Caliph Part 1 May 28, 2021

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Having catapulted himself onto the world stage, Abd al-Rahman III builds a palace to match his new status.

Episode 18 - Abd al-Rahman III May 14, 2021

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We welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus.

Episode 17 - Abd-Allah Apr 30, 2021

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Al-Andalus has had a solid run of competent, energetic Emirs...until now. We examine the disastrous rule of Abd-Allah.

Episode 16 - The rebel of Bobastro Apr 16, 2021

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While King Alfonso III continues his campaign of expansion in the north of the Iberian peninsula, Emir Muhammad faces a new threat to his reign.

Episode 15 - King Alfonso III of Asturias Apr 02, 2021

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While the Emir of al-Andalus Muhammad I is trying to stamp out rebellions within his territory, a new threat emerges, in the form of King Alphonso III of Asturias.

Episode 14 - Muhammad I Mar 19, 2021

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We examine the beginning of the period of rule of the new Emir of al-Andalus, Muhammad I.

Episode 13 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : outside al-Andalus Mar 05, 2021

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We examine how Christians who left al-Andalus during the reign of Abd al-Rahman II for the northern parts of the Iberian peninsula, left their influence on the Christian states.

We also zoom in for a closer look at the Basque region.

Episode 12 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : inside al-Andalus Feb 19, 2021

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We take a look at the effect of the colourful reign of Abd al-Rahman II on the Christians of al-Andalus.

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