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Back to SearchEpisode 108 - King Alfonso X of Leon and Castile Part 2
Episode 108
An increasingly frustrated King Alfonso attempts to extend Castilian territory into Navarre, Gascony and northern Africa.
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 107 - King Alfonso X of Leon and Castile
Episode 107
We welcome a new ruler to the kingdoms of Leon and Castile - King Alfonso X. This very ambitious monarch commences his reign by attempting to become the next Holy Roman Emperor.
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 106 - The Kingdom of Grenada
Episode 106
Following the fall of Seville, many of its Muslim residents relocated to the Kingdom of Grenada. We take a closer look at this Muslim territory.
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 105 - The fall of Jaen and Seville
Episode 105
Two milestone events in the Reconquista occur under the leadership of King Fernando III - the defeat of the cities of Jaen and Seville.
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 104 - The downfall of King Sancho II of Portugal
Episode 104
During the busy years of the 1240's King Sancho II of Portugal loses his battle with the church, while ibn al-Ahmar attempts to annex the city of Seville.
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 103 - Christian expansion
Episode 103
During the 1240s, the Kingdom of Aragon and the Kingdoms of Leon and Castile go on the offensive against al-Andalus, in a campaign known as 'the great game'.
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 102 - The Conquest of Valencia Part 2
Episode 102
In a major milestone for the Reconquista, King James I of Aragon conquers the city of Valencia in 1238.
Published on 9 months ago
Episode 101 - The Conquest of Valencia Part 1
Episode 101
King James I of Aragon commences his conquest of Valencia and we welcome a new player to the narrative - King Thibaut I of Navarre.
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 100 - The Conquest of Cordoba Part 2
Episode 100
The Christians succeed in taking one of the most important cities in al-Andalus - the city of Cordoba which surrendered in 1236.
Published on 10 months ago
Episode 99 - The Conquest of Cordoba Part 1
Episode 99
As the Muslims of al-Andalus fight each other, King Fernando of Leon and Castile takes advantage of an opportunity to strike Cordoba.
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago