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.

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Episode 81 - The Caliph's campaign Part 1 Feb 16, 2024

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In 1172 the Caliph embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Christian Spain.

Episode 80 - Almohad consolidation Dec 22, 2023

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The Almohads finally achieve their goal, becoming the uncontested rulers of al-Andalus. Their next move will be to focus on defeating the Christians.

Episode 79 - The Wolf King and Geraldo the Fearless Dec 08, 2023

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When the new Caliph turns his attention to al-Andalus, he concentrates on two threats - the Portugese freelancer Geraldo the Fearless and the Almohad's traditional foe the Wolf King.

Episode 78 - A new Caliph Nov 24, 2023

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Ambitious plans by the Almohads to dominate al-Andalus are interrupted by the death of the Caliph.

Episode 77 - Setbacks all around Nov 10, 2023

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Some unexpected deaths among the leaders of Christian Spain, result in two kingdoms being ruled by children named Alfonso. Meanwhile, over in the Almohad camp, things aren't going much better with the Caliph and his armies preoccupied in northern Africa.

Episode 76 - The Kingdom of Leon and the Kingdom of Castile Oct 27, 2023

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Following the fateful decision by the late King Alfonso VII to split his kingdom in two, we meet his sons - King Sancho III of Castile and King Fernando II of Leon.

Episode 75 - Exit King Alfonso VII Oct 13, 2023

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King Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile becomes seriously ill just as the Almohads begin to go on the offensive.

Episode 74 - Christian progress slows Sep 29, 2023

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King Alfonso VII's attempts to conquer al-Andalus falter, causing him to search far and wide for extra troops.

Episode 73 - Christian conquests Sep 15, 2023

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At the same time as the King of Portugal is besieging Lisbon, King Alfonso VII and the Count of Barcelona are embarking on conquests of their own.

Episode 72 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 4 Sep 01, 2023

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We bring the siege of Lisbon to its conclusion.

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