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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.
Episodios 144
Episode 144 - Portugal's succession crisis
King Fernando of Portugal goes to extraordinary lengths to secure the throne for his young daughter, Beatrice.
Episode 143 - Schism
We check in on the Reconquista, then watch as the kingdoms on the Iberian peninsula attempt to negotiate the political shockwaves caused by the papal schism.
Episode 142 - Castile v Navarre Part 2
With the assistance of his English allies, Carlos the Bad returns to the Kingdom of Navarre - but his luck quickly runs out.
Episode 141 - Castile v Navarre Part 1
Carlos the Bad of Navarre finds himself in trouble on two fronts, with his possessions in Normandy under attack from the French and with the Kingdom of Navarre invaded by Castile.
Episode 140 - Carlos the Bad
The King of Navarre, Carlos the Bad, decides to insert himself into the Hundred Years War with disastrous consequences.
Episode 139 - John of Gaunt Part 3
After John of Gaunt withdraws back to England, King Enrique goes on the offensive, joining with France to attack England's southern coast.
Episode 138 - John of Gaunt Part 2
John of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles.
Episode 137 - John of Gaunt Part 1
An ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region.
Episode 136 - Muhammad V and the Alhambra
We take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex.
Episode 135 - King Enrique II of Castile
King Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him.
Episode 134 - Castile v Aragon Part 3
The war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination.
Episode 133 - Castile v Aragon Part 2
As the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal.
Episode 132 - Castile v Aragon Part 1
The rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.
Episode 131 - Trouble in Aragon
A succession crisis in Aragon threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war.
Episode 130 - The end of an era
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
King Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras.
Episode 128 - The Battle of Salado
We examine one of the most significant conflicts of the Reconquista - the battle of Salado.
Episode 127 - Family drama
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
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
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 123 - Grenada in peril
Amid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges.
Episode 122 - Castile in peril
The mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis.
Episode 121 - The many challenges facing King Frederick III of Sicily
King Frederick III of Sicily attempts to hold on to his crown despite having no allies and some very powerful enemies.
Episode 120 - The many challenges facing King James II of Aragon
King James II of Aragon and Sicily attempts to hold on to both his crowns in the face of insurmountable difficulties.
Episode 119 - The many challenges facing King Alfonso III of Aragon
Young King Alfonso III of Aragon faces existential threats to his rule as he attempts to hold onto his crown.
Episode 118 - The many challenges facing King Sancho IV
King Sancho IV of Leon and Castile finds himself facing a number of domestic and foreign challenges.
Episode 117 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 3
King Pedro III of Aragon faces the most serious crisis of his reign.
Episode 116 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 2
King Pedro III of Aragon is proclaimed to be the new King of Sicily - a claim disputed by Charles of Anjou.
Episode 115 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 1
King Pedro III of Aragon forms an ambitious plan to attack the Kingdom of Sicily.
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