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Episode 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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