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Back to SearchEpisode 125 - The three Alfonsos
Episode 125
With the rise to power of King Alfonso IV of Aragon in 1327, most of the kings ruling in the Iberian peninsula were named Alfonso.
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 124 - 1325
Episode 124
During the year 1325, new rulers rose to power in Castile, Grenada and Portugal.
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 123 - Grenada in peril
Episode 123
Amid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges.
7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 122 - Castile in peril
Episode 122
The mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis.
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 121 - The many challenges facing King Frederick III of Sicily
Episode 121
King Frederick III of Sicily attempts to hold on to his crown despite having no allies and some very powerful enemies.
8 months, 1 week ago
Episode 120 - The many challenges facing King James II of Aragon
Episode 120
King James II of Aragon and Sicily attempts to hold on to both his crowns in the face of insurmountable difficulties.
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 119 - The many challenges facing King Alfonso III of Aragon
Episode 119
Young King Alfonso III of Aragon faces existential threats to his rule as he attempts to hold onto his crown.
9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 118 - The many challenges facing King Sancho IV
Episode 118
King Sancho IV of Leon and Castile finds himself facing a number of domestic and foreign challenges.
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 117 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 3
Episode 117
King Pedro III of Aragon faces the most serious crisis of his reign.
10 months ago
Episode 116 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 2
Episode 116
King Pedro III of Aragon is proclaimed to be the new King of Sicily - a claim disputed by Charles of Anjou.
10 months, 2 weeks ago