Reconquista

Sharyn Eastaugh
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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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 100 - The Conquest of Cordoba Part 2

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

    21 min

  2. 25 OCT

    Episode 99 - The Conquest of Cordoba Part 1

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

    22 min

  3. 11 OCT

    Episode 98 - Christian conquests

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

    22 min

  4. 27 SEPT

    Episode 97 - Too many Caliphs

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

    22 min

  5. 13 SEPT

    Episode 96 - The Crusade of King Fernando III

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

    22 min

  6. 30 AUG

    Episode 95 - More crusading

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

    22 min

  7. 16 AUG

    Episode 94 - The Crusade of Alcacer do Sal

    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.

    23 min

  8. 2 AUG

    Episode 93 - A bunch of deaths

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

    23 min
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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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  • Creator
    Sharyn Eastaugh
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Reconquista

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