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Back to SearchEpisode 15 - King Alfonso III of Asturias
Episode 15
While the Emir of al-Andalus Muhammad I is trying to stamp out rebellions within his territory, a new threat emerges, in the form of King Alphonso II…
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 14 - Muhammad I
Episode 14
We examine the beginning of the period of rule of the new Emir of al-Andalus, Muhammad I.
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 13 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : outside al-Andalus
Episode 13
We examine how Christians who left al-Andalus during the reign of Abd al-Rahman II for the northern parts of the Iberian peninsula, left their influe…
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 12 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : inside al-Andalus
Episode 12
We take a look at the effect of the colourful reign of Abd al-Rahman II on the Christians of al-Andalus.
5 years, 4 months ago
Episode 11 - Abd al-Rahman II
Episode 11
We return to the narrative in 822 and welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus - Abd al-Rahman II.
5 years, 6 months ago
Episode 10 - The early 800s: a snapshot
Episode 10
We take a look at the Iberian peninsula in the first few decades of the 9th century.
5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 9 - The Kingdom of Asturias
Episode 9
We take a look at the establishment and rise of the rebel Christian Kingdom of Asturias.
5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 8 - al-Hakam
Episode 8
We take a look at the lengthy reign of al-Hakam then travel to the northern coastline of the Iberian peninsula where some independent Christian state…
5 years, 8 months ago
Episode 7 - Hisham
Episode 7
Abd al-Rahman died in the year 788. Which one of his sons will rise to power?
5 years, 8 months ago
Episode 6 - Abd al-Rahman
Episode 6
The last surviving member of the Umayyad dynasty makes his way to the Iberian peninsula, a move which will have long-reaching consequences.
5 years, 9 months ago