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Back to SearchEpisode 25 - Al-Mansur Part 3
Episode 25
Al-Mansur reaches the pinnacle of his power and celebrates by launching an audacious attack on Santiago de Compostela.
4 years, 10 months ago
Episode 24 - Al-Mansur Part 2
Episode 24
Having assumed control of the administration of al-Andalus, al-Mansur turns his attention to the Caliphate's military forces.
4 years, 10 months ago
Episode 23 - Al-Mansur Part 1
Episode 23
When a child is invested as the new Calpih of al-Andalus, al-Mansur manipulates events to his advantage.
4 years, 11 months ago
Episode 22 - Trouble brewing
Episode 22
After al-Hakam II suffers a health setback, a palace official moves to take advantage of the situation.
4 years, 11 months ago
Episode 21 - al-Hakam II
Episode 21
We take a look at the rule of Abd al-Rahman's successor, al-Hakam II. We also explore the impact of one of the most prominent Jewish residents of al…
5 years ago
Episode 20 - The Caliph Part 2
Episode 20
Abd al-Rahman III continues his wildly successful period of rule.
5 years ago
Episode 19 - The Caliph Part 1
Episode 19
Having catapulted himself onto the world stage, Abd al-Rahman III builds a palace to match his new status.
5 years, 1 month ago
Episode 18 - Abd al-Rahman III
Episode 18
We welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus.
5 years, 1 month ago
Episode 17 - Abd-Allah
Episode 17
Al-Andalus has had a solid run of competent, energetic Emirs...until now. We examine the disastrous rule of Abd-Allah.
5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 16 - The rebel of Bobastro
Episode 16
While King Alfonso III continues his campaign of expansion in the north of the Iberian peninsula, Emir Muhammad faces a new threat to his reign.
5 years, 2 months ago