Reconquista

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Episode 131 - Trouble in Aragon May 08, 2026

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A succession crisis in Aragon threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war.

Episode 130 - The end of an era Apr 24, 2026

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An era comes to an end with the death of King Alfonso XI of Castile during the siege of Gibralta in 1350.

Episode 129 - The siege of Algeciras Apr 10, 2026

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King Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras.

Episode 128 - The Battle of Salado Mar 27, 2026

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We examine one of the most significant conflicts of the Reconquista - the battle of Salado.

Episode 127 - Family drama Mar 13, 2026

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Family drama erupts inside the royal courts of Aragon, Castile and Portugal in the 1330s, resulting in conflict between the kingdoms.

Episode 126 - The return of Navarre Feb 27, 2026

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King Alfonso XI of Castile launches a crusade against the Muslims of Grenada, while the Kingdom of Navarre manages to shake off French rule.

Episode 125 - The three Alfonsos Dec 19, 2025

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With the rise to power of King Alfonso IV of Aragon in 1327, most of the kings ruling in the Iberian peninsula were named Alfonso.

Episode 124 - 1325 Dec 05, 2025

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During the year 1325, new rulers rose to power in Castile, Grenada and Portugal.

Episode 123 - Grenada in peril Nov 21, 2025

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Amid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges.

Episode 122 - Castile in peril Nov 07, 2025

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The mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis.