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History of Portugal

Folge 1Roots to Romans21.10.2021 · 23 Min.
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Über den Podcast

I created History of Portugal to bring Portugal’s past to life through engaging, narrative storytelling. From its earliest roots to the rise of a global empire, I explore the people, battles, political intrigues, and unexpected events that shaped Portuguese history. I combine in-depth historical research with cinematic music and occasional sound effects to create an immersive experience that is as entertaining as it is informative. My goal is to make Portugal’s fascinating history accessible to everyone, one story at a time.

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  1. The New Orders

    26 Min.Folge 52

    This episode we cover the last actions and years of Geraldo Sem Pavor, as well as the new Almohad offensives. The consequences of which birthed a series of Iberian religious military orders, including the order …

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    This episode we cover the last actions and years of Geraldo Sem Pavor, as well as the new Almohad offensives. The consequences of which birthed a series of Iberian religious military orders, including the order of Evora.


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    Music:

    Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Camelot by Billy_Ziogas

    Epic Cinematic hip-hop Beat by Rockot

    Nostalgic Piano by AtlasAudio

    Last Shelter by Rockot

    Piano Documentary by Stereo_Color

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  2. Sancho I

    21 Min.Folge 51

    This episode we’re going to dive deeper into the aftermath of the misfortune of Badajoz, and as we shall see, it wasn’t all gloom and doom. The young prince Sancho is knighted and ascends to the throne as a …

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    This episode we’re going to dive deeper into the aftermath of the misfortune of Badajoz, and as we shall see, it wasn’t all gloom and doom. The young prince Sancho is knighted and ascends to the throne as a co-regent with his father.


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    Natural Landscape by Lexin Music

    View From the Top by Serge Pavkin Music

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  3. Now what?

    20 Min.Folge 50

    This episode we will discuss the aftermath of the Afonso Henriques defeat at Badajoz and his two months of captivity by his then son in law, the King of Leon, Fernando II. Because the consequences of that …

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    This episode we will discuss the aftermath of the Afonso Henriques defeat at Badajoz and his two months of captivity by his then son in law, the King of Leon, Fernando II. Because the consequences of that defeat for the royal court and the fledgling kingdom were quite significant. 


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    Music:

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    Fatherland by SergePavkinMusic

    Temple of the Heights by Rockot

    Slow Suspense by Ashot Danielyan

    Out of Time by ZakharValaha

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  4. 12th Century Context Series – Episode 3: The Crusader World

    1 Std. 2 Min.Bonus

    This is the last of our three episode tour of the twelfth century. This one is the eastern Mediterranean. The world that crusading built, the institutions that sustained it for a century, and the collisions …

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    This is the last of our three episode tour of the twelfth century. This one is the eastern Mediterranean. The world that crusading built, the institutions that sustained it for a century, and the collisions that finally brought it down. And at the end, the image we're building toward all episode: Constantinople in flames, sacked by Christians under a crusading banner, in the year 1204.


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    Music:

    Alban Elfed by OB-LIX

    Cinematic Drama Resonance by Rockot

    Wish I Could be There with  You by ArtSlop Flodur

    Medieval Ambient by Deus Lower

    Bargur by Rockot

    Stellar Guardian by Deus Lower

    Magic World by Serge Pavkin Music

    Mystical Drift by Sonican

    Cinematic Landscape by Lexin Music

    Cloud of Sorrow by Katzen Tupas

    The Stone Warriors by OB-LIX

    Fall of the Roman Empire by White Records

    Mystique by Adi Goldstein

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  5. Fortifying the Realm

    19 Min.Folge 49

    This episode we examine the moves of the Templar Master in Portugal, as he directed the construction of an innovative defensive line in the recently conquered territories in Alentejo, thanks to the newly …

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    This episode we examine the moves of the Templar Master in Portugal, as he directed the construction of an innovative defensive line in the recently conquered territories in Alentejo, thanks to the newly resurgent al-Andalus of the Almohads. 


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    Old Castle Tale by SergePavkinMusic

    Argon by Rockot

    Emerald Sky by SergePavkinMusic

    Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music

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  6. Daring and Disaster

    23 Min.Folge 48

    Last episode, we examined the political and military maneuvers undertaken by the various sovereigns of the peninsula as they sought to exploit the power vacuum left by the death of the emperor.In this episode …

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    Last episode, we examined the political and military maneuvers undertaken by the various sovereigns of the peninsula as they sought to exploit the power vacuum left by the death of the emperor.


    In this episode, we'll see which of those maneuvers paid off and which did not. Along the way, we'll encounter an intriguing outlaw who served Afonso Henriques, though he was never one to neglect his own interests. And we'll see how the Portuguese almost conquered the city of Badajoz.


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    Server by Rockot

    Faraway by Serge Pavkin Music

    The Road From Home by Serge Pavkin Music

    Dramatic Cinematic Background by Lexin Music

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  7. Games of Sovereignty

    27 Min.Folge 47

    This episode, we examine the consequences of the death of the emperor and the typical game of musical chairs that begins whenever a vacuum of power presents itself. Join me on Patreon! …

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    This episode, we examine the consequences of the death of the emperor and the typical game of musical chairs that begins whenever a vacuum of power presents itself. 


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    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Positive Classical by Sonican

    Sunny Stars by Rockot

    Fantasy Medieval by DeusLower

    Mystical by Sonican

    Gunna by VYREBEATS

    War and Peace by Billy Ziogas






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  8. Alcácer do Sal

    27 Min.Folge 46

    This episode we examine the little we know about an attempt to launch an official crusade in the Peninsula and why that idea was doomed to fail. As well as the decade long mission by Afonso Henriques to conquer …

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    This episode we examine the little we know about an attempt to launch an official crusade in the Peninsula and why that idea was doomed to fail. As well as the decade long mission by Afonso Henriques to conquer the strategically critical city of Alcácer do Sal.


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    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Ambient Epic Cinematic Orchestra by Rockot

    Medieval Settlement by Serge Pavkin Music

    Ambient Dream by Free to Use Audio

    Deep in the Heart by Magnetic Trailer

    A Desert Tale by OB-Lix

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  9. The Templars

    22 Min.Folge 45

    This episode we are examining the early Templars in Portugal. What part if any, did they play in the frontier defenses? Where were they located and how were they funded? We’ll take a closer look at these …

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    This episode we are examining the early Templars in Portugal. What part if any, did they play in the frontier defenses? Where were they located and how were they funded? We’ll take a closer look at these questions and more, see how this new partnership began to be expressed. 


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    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Orion Nebula by SergePavkinMusic

    Cinematic ambien piano by Rockot

    Prayer by SergePavkinMusic

    Grand View by SergePavkinMusic

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  10. 12th Century Context Series – Episode 2: The Holy Roman Empire & Italy.

    36 Min.Bonus

    Last time, we surveyed the Atlantic west, covering England, France in the 1100's This episode, we move east and south, into the heart of the continent and down into the Italian peninsula. And what we find there …

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    Last time, we surveyed the Atlantic west, covering England, France in the 1100's This episode, we move east and south, into the heart of the continent and down into the Italian peninsula. And what we find there is a story about empire. What it means to claim one, what it costs to try to hold one, and what happens when the people being governed decide they'd rather not be.


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    Music:

    Alban Elfed by OB-LIX

    The Cyber Geisha by OB-LIX

    Universe Inside You by Rockot

    Memories by ArctSound

    A Storm Is Coming by Serge Pavkin Music

    Deser Storm II by ArtSlop Flodur

    Interstellar Space by SergePavkinMusic

    A Desert Tale by OB-LIX

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  11. Aftermath

    24 Min.Folge 44

    This episode we examine what happened after the conquest of Lisboa. How was this new territory organized and incorporated into the Portuguese project? We’ll also try to understand the larger social and …

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    This episode we examine what happened after the conquest of Lisboa. How was this new territory organized and incorporated into the Portuguese project? We’ll also try to understand the larger social and political context that created the conditions for this conquest to happen in the first place.


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    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    To The Stars by SergePavkinMusic

    Ambient Trip-Hop by Abydos Music

    Into the Blue Night by Kaazoom

    Gunna Type Beat by VYREBEATS

    Feelings of the Universe by Rockot

     

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  12. 12th Century Context Series - Episode:1 England & France in the 12th Century

    25 Min.Bonus

    One of the things that I have wanted to do for a while now was to provide a wider context of the world we have been exploring on this show. So, I teamed up with my friend James Cassese who has researched and …

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    One of the things that I have wanted to do for a while now was to provide a wider context of the world we have been exploring on this show. So, I teamed up with my friend James Cassese who has researched and written these episodes to help us understand what was happening in the broader European and Mediterranean world while Portugal was emerging as an independent kingdom.

    So, over the next few episodes of this series we’ll be going on a clockwise tour of Europe and the Mediterranean world beginning with the Iberian Peninsula’s closest neighbors, England and France.


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    Alban Elfed by OB-Lix

    Endless Road by SergePavkinMusic

    Desolate World by DSTechnician

    Princess of Enchanted Dryland by OB-Lix

    Universe Inside You by Rockot

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  13. De Expugnatione Lyxbonensi (The Conquest of Lisboa)-Part 2

    27 Min.Bonus

    This bonus episode is the continuation of the reading of our main source for the conquest of Lisboa in 1147.Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If …

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    This bonus episode is the continuation of the reading of our main source for the conquest of Lisboa in 1147.


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    Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix

    Viking by M. Murray

    Lost Soul by Grand Project

    Beata by OB-Lix

    Under-attack by OB-Lix

    The flashback by Grand Project

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  14. De Expugnatione Lyxbonensi (The Conquest of Lisboa)-Part 1

    33 Min.Bonus

    This bonus episode is the first part of a reading of our main source for the conquest of Lisboa in 1147.Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you …

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    This bonus episode is the first part of a reading of our main source for the conquest of Lisboa in 1147.


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    Wish I Could be There With You by ArtSlop Flodur

    Under Pressure by Michael Kobrin

    Emotional Cinematic by Rockot

    Celestial Harmony by Yevhen Onoychenko

    The Stone Warriors by OB-LIX

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  15. Lisboa

    23 Min.Folge 43

    This episode we will cover what is arguably on of the most important milestone of Afonso Henriques reign, the conquest of Lisboa. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join …

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    This episode we will cover what is arguably on of the most important milestone of Afonso Henriques reign, the conquest of Lisboa. 


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    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    View From the Top by Serge Pavkin Music

    Epic Battle Music by Airwolf89

    Big Time by Yevhen Onoychenko

    Military March Drums by Land of Books

    Camelot by Billy Ziogas

    Moment to the End by Rockot

    Arabic Sadness by Serge Quadrado

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  16. The Royal Family

    20 Min.Folge 42

    This episode we explore one of the missing critical pieces of Afonso's puzzle, which was a was a royal marriage. We see how his marriage to Matilda of Savoy and the subsequent birth of his legitimate children …

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    This episode we explore one of the missing critical pieces of Afonso's puzzle, which was a was a royal marriage. We see how his marriage to Matilda of Savoy and the subsequent birth of his legitimate children reshaped his royal court and his long-standing alliances.


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    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Fantasy Medieval Mystery by DeusLower

    Fresh Morning Air by SergePavkinMusic

    Moment to The End by SergePavkinMusic

    Jeux Olympique by Melodigne

    Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix

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  17. Miles Sancti Petri

    21 Min.Folge 41

    In this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into some we touched only lightly in a previous episode, the rather significant act of Afonso Henriques declaring his vassalage to the Pope. We’ll explore how …

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    In this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into some we touched only lightly in a previous episode, the rather significant act of Afonso Henriques declaring his vassalage to the Pope. We’ll explore how Afonso navigated the complex interplay of papal authority, Leonese overlordship, and local power. As well as how despite Roman hesitation, Afonso’s de facto authority as king was firmly established in the eyes of his people.


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    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Experimental Synth Tech by Rockot

    Ethereal Land by SergePavkinMusic

    Medieval Ambient by DeusLower

    Trip Outro by Kulakovka

    Cinematic Ambient Piano by Rockot

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  18. Divine Mission

    18 Min.Folge 40

    In this episode, we explore how the collapse of Almoravid power plunged the western lands of Al-Andalus into chaos. Rival Muslim leaders like Ibn Qasi and Ibn Wasir fought for control, while Afonso Henriques …

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    In this episode, we explore how the collapse of Almoravid power plunged the western lands of Al-Andalus into chaos. Rival Muslim leaders like Ibn Qasi and Ibn Wasir fought for control, while Afonso Henriques seized the opportunity to expand his realm. But this wasn’t just a clash of swords, it was a game of diplomacy and deception. We’ll uncover how Portugal’s first king forged truces, traded tributes, and even made secret pacts with his supposed enemies to secure his southern frontier.


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    War and Peace by-Billy Ziogas

    Travel-in-Arab by StockMusic

    Action Cinematic Rhythm by MoodMode

    Sahara Sunrise by ArtSlop Flodur

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  19. Fall and Rise

    16 Min.Folge 39

    In this episode, we rewind the clock back a little and trace the dramatic unraveling of Almoravid power across al-Andalus and Morocco. From the loss of Zaragoza in 1118 to the revolt of Córdoba, we see how …

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    In this episode, we rewind the clock back a little and trace the dramatic unraveling of Almoravid power across al-Andalus and Morocco. From the loss of Zaragoza in 1118 to the revolt of Córdoba, we see how Yusuf ibn Tashfin’s dying warnings were ignored by his son ‘Ali—triggering disaster on both sides of the straits


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    Suspense Day by Land_of_Books

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    Shadows of the Night by SoundUniverseStudio

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  20. Valiant and Tireless

    25 Min.Folge 38

    In this episode, we follow Afonso Henriques as he works to secure Portugal’s fragile frontier. We’ll look at how the destruction and rebuilding of Leiria shaped the kingdom’s defenses, the role of new castles …

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    In this episode, we follow Afonso Henriques as he works to secure Portugal’s fragile frontier. We’ll look at how the destruction and rebuilding of Leiria shaped the kingdom’s defenses, the role of new castles and charters in pushing settlement southward, and how the Knights Templar began to take an active hand in the border wars. Along the way, we’ll encounter stories of courage and tragedy, like the fate of Martinho, a priest captured in battle and carried deep into Muslim lands. All of this unfolds against the backdrop of a shifting Iberian landscape, where local revolts and Almoravid weakness created both danger and opportunity for the young Portuguese kingdom.


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    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    World Revival by White Records

    Suspense by SergePavkinMusic

    San Andreas by Rockot

    Temple of the Heights by Rockot

    Europe by Lexin Music

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    From Last Forces by Serge Pavkin Music

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  21. Partners of my Labors

    26 Min.Folge 37

    In this episode, we’re looking beyond the battlefield to the network of advisors who helped Afonso Henriques turn a fledgling county into a kingdom. We’ll explore the spiritual influence of Saint Teotónio, the …

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    In this episode, we’re looking beyond the battlefield to the network of advisors who helped Afonso Henriques turn a fledgling county into a kingdom. We’ll explore the spiritual influence of Saint Teotónio, the political brilliance of Dom João Peculiar, and the often-overlooked world of church diplomacy in 12th-century Portugal. From monastic reform to papal negotiations, from court intrigue to the fight for ecclesiastical independence, this is the story of the men who stood beside the first king, and how their combined efforts shaped the destiny of the realm.


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    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    To Heaven by Serge Pavkin Music

    Beautiful Epic Orchestral Pop Soundtrack by Rockot

    Strength of Will by Rockot

    Looking Far Away by Serge Pavkin Music

    Unknown by Serge Pavkin Music

    Night Moth by White Records

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  22. Rei de Portugal

    27 Min.Folge 36

    This episode, we're diving into the controversial acclamation of Afonso Henriques as king before the Battle of Ourique. Did it really happen, or is it just legend? We'll explore conflicting historical accounts …

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    This episode, we're diving into the controversial acclamation of Afonso Henriques as king before the Battle of Ourique. Did it really happen, or is it just legend? We'll explore conflicting historical accounts, the symbolism of his shield, and the Church's complicated role in legitimizing his kingship, uncovering how a potential battlefield tradition transformed into a powerful national myth.


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    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Hold The Sky by SergePavkinMusic

    Parting by SergePavkinMusic

    Lounge Synthwave by Abydos Music

    Ambient Trip Hop by Abydos_Music

    Dreams in Pink by kaazoom

    Epic Battle Song by Rolandomat





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  23. Going on the Offensive

    31 Min.Folge 35

    This episode, we follow the pivotal shift in strategy as Afonso Henriques and the Portuguese forces move from a defensive posture to full-scale offensive operations. From the construction of the Castle of …

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    This episode, we follow the pivotal shift in strategy as Afonso Henriques and the Portuguese forces move from a defensive posture to full-scale offensive operations. From the construction of the Castle of Leiria to deep raids into Muslim-held territory, we’ll explore how Portugal carved out its place on the frontier. We will also unpack the legendary Battle of Ourique, what likely happened, what was mythologized later, and why it mattered. As the tide turns across the Iberian Peninsula, the crumbling Almoravid empire faces pressure on multiple fronts, setting the stage for a new phase in the development of Portugal.


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    Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay


    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Background Music by Levgen Poltavskyi

    Deep in the Heart by Magnetic Trailer

    Hip Hop Silky Smooth by Antipodean Writer

    dramatic-suspense by Ashot Danielyan

    Ethno Landscape byLexin Music

    Ambient Epic by Rotko

    Epic War by lNPLUSMUSIC

    Orion Nebula by Serge Pavkin Music









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  24. Sitting Sideways

    20 Min.Folge 34

    In this episode, we dive deep into the murky political landscape of the 1130s, focusing on Afonso Henriques’s ambiguous status between 1128 and 1137 as he maneuvered between independence and vassalage to …

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    In this episode, we dive deep into the murky political landscape of the 1130s, focusing on Afonso Henriques’s ambiguous status between 1128 and 1137 as he maneuvered between independence and vassalage to Alfonso VII. The episode unpacks Afonso’s calculated incursions into Galician territory, including the provocative construction of the Castle of Celmes, the backlash from Alfonso VII, and the pivotal Battle of Cerneja, where Afonso defeated key Galician nobles. It culminates in the surprising Pact of Tui, a moment of apparent submission that still leaves historians debating its true implications. Along the way, we explore feudal power dynamics, shifting alliances, and the strategic balancing act Afonso played in shaping Portugal’s early sovereignty.


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    Check out the fee tier and join the conversation!


    If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]


    Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com


    Credits:

    Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay


    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    A Song For You by Still Point Music

    The Flashback by Grand Project

    Just a Click Away by OB-LIX

    Rumba by Ahmad

    Space Mission by Serge Pavkin Music





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  25. The Road to Coimbra

    21 Min.Folge 33

    This time, we return our focus to Afonso Henriques and the evolving dynamics between Portugal, Galicia, and the Kingdom of León-Castile in the aftermath of his rise to power. As well as the move of the royal …

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    This time, we return our focus to Afonso Henriques and the evolving dynamics between Portugal, Galicia, and the Kingdom of León-Castile in the aftermath of his rise to power. As well as the move of the royal court from Guimaraes to Coimbra.


    Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal


    If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]


    Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com


    Credits:

    Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay


    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    The Road From Home by Serge Pavkin Music

    Desolate World by DSTechnician

    A Moment in Life by Rockot

    Space Cinematic Epic Rockot

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  26. Taking the Cross

    26 Min.Folge 32

    This episode we focus on the lager cultural movement that swept Europe, known as the crusades and the effect this movement had in the County of Portugal.Join us on social media!Facebook …

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    This episode we focus on the lager cultural movement that swept Europe, known as the crusades and the effect this movement had in the County of Portugal.


    Join us on social media!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal

    If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]


    Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal


    Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com


    Credits:

    Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay


    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Medieval Ambient by Deus Lower

    Experimental by Rockot

    Cosmic Glow by Serge Pavkin Music

    Legacy of Monteverdi Lamento Della Ninfa by White Records

    Grand View by Serge Pavkin Music

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  27. Warfare in Medieval Iberia - Interview with Carlos Filipe Afonso

    38 Min.

    This special episode, I interview Historian Carlos Filipe Afonso, a professor of medieval military history in the Iberian Peninsula Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. Portugalensis Patria

    27 Min.Folge 31

    This episode we cover the D. Afonso Henriques battle for independence from D. Teresa and follow his early moves to secure power.Join us on social media!Facebook …

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    This episode we cover the D. Afonso Henriques battle for independence from D. Teresa and follow his early moves to secure power.


    Join us on social media!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal

    If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]


    Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal


    Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com


    Credits:

    Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay


    Music:

    Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Midnight Forest by Syouki Takahashi

    Faraway by Serge PavkinMusic

    Server by Rockot

    Dramatic Epic by Lexin Music

    The Great Inevitable by Rockot

    Shadows of the Night by Sound Universe Studio

    resonant by Rockot

    Suspense by Serge PavkinMusic



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  29. Afonso Henriques

    24 Min.Folge 30

    This episode we cover the early life and influences of D. Afonso Henriques!Join us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach …

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    This episode we cover the early life and influences of D. Afonso Henriques!


    Join us on social media!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal

    If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]


    Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal


    Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com


    Credits:

    Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay


    Music:

    Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

    Epic Battle Song by Rolandomat

    Mantra of the Universe by Rockot

    Party in the Ruins by Rockot

    Suspense Day by Land of Books

    The Kingdom by Magnetic Trailer

    Night Side by Amaksi

    Shark Charge Forward by Land of Books

    Dust by Rockot

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  30. Squabble Up

    36 Min.Folge 29

    This episode we cover some of the major events surrounding two of our central characters, Teresa de Portugal and Urraca de Leon. Join us on social media!Facebook …

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    This episode we cover some of the major events surrounding two of our central characters, Teresa de Portugal and Urraca de Leon.


    Join us on social media!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal

    If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]


    Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com


    Credits:

    Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay


    Music:

    Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

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