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Back to SearchEpisode 45 - Another interlude
Episode 45
Between the departure of the Almoravids in 1088 and their return in 1090, a number of significant events take place.
3 years, 11 months ago
Episode 44 - Interlude
Episode 44
In the period of interlude between the departure of the Almoravids and their return to al-Andalus, some significant events take place.
4 years ago
Episode 43 - The Almoravids
Episode 43
The Almoravids of northern Africa arrive in al-Andalus and clash with King Alfonso VI at the battle of Sagrajas in October 1086.
4 years ago
Episode 42 - A serpent in the basket
Episode 42
As King Alfonso VI and Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar prepare to face off in Zaragoza, a new threat emerges to the south.
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 41 - The struggle for Toledo
Episode 41
As King Alfonso's attentions turn to the east, different factions inside Toledo struggle for supremacy.
4 years, 1 month ago
Episode 40 - Toledo Part 3
Episode 40
In the first major victory of the Reconquesta, Toledo falls to King Alfonso VI.
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 39 - Toledo Part 2
Episode 39
The taifa of Toledo hits a rocky patch which King Alfonso VI swings to his advantage. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (later known as El Cid) makes…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 38 - Toledo Part 1
Episode 38
During the 1070s, two assassinations - one in al-Andalus and one in the Christian north - send shockwaves across the Iberian peninsula.
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 37 - Barbastro Part 2
Episode 37
Christian armies from France and beyond, hit some speed humps in their attempts to conquer parts of the taifa of Zaragoza.
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 36 - Barbastro Part 1
Episode 36
We turn our attentions to the Christian Kingdoms in the Pyrenees where the King of Aragon has been attempting to conquer territory in Muslim Zaragoza…
4 years, 3 months ago