Reconquista

Latest Episodes:

Episode 101 - The Conquest of Valencia Part 1 Nov 22, 2024

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King James I of Aragon commences his conquest of Valencia and we welcome a new player to the narrative - King Thibaut I of Navarre.

Episode 100 - The Conquest of Cordoba Part 2 Nov 08, 2024

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The Christians succeed in taking one of the most important cities in al-Andalus - the city of Cordoba which surrendered in 1236.

Episode 99 - The Conquest of Cordoba Part 1 Oct 25, 2024

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As the Muslims of al-Andalus fight each other, King Fernando of Leon and Castile takes advantage of an opportunity to strike Cordoba.

Episode 98 - Christian conquests Oct 11, 2024

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We follow King James I of Aragon and King Alfonso IX of Leon as they go on the offensive.

Episode 97 - Too many Caliphs Sep 27, 2024

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As Caliphs come and go at a dizzying rate, Almohad rule in al-Andalus crumbles - giving rise to a new ruler, ibn Hud.

Episode 96 - The Crusade of King Fernando III Sep 13, 2024

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King Fernando III of Castile embarks on his first crusade, while one of the contenders for Caliph forms an unlikely alliance with Castile.

Episode 95 - More crusading Aug 30, 2024

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As crusading fever sweeps across Europe, a number of crusades are launched against the Almohads - with mixed results.

Episode 94 - The Crusade of Alcacer do Sal Aug 16, 2024

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We welcome a new King to the throne of Castile and join the Portugese in a crusade to seize a Muslim stronghold to the south of Lisbon.

Episode 93 - A bunch of deaths Aug 02, 2024

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A bunch of consequential deaths in the years following the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, upend the politics of the Iberian peninsula.

Episode 92 - The Crusade of Las Navas de Tolosa Part 2 Jul 19, 2024

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We conclude our look at the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, which ends in a decisive victory for the crusaders.