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Back to SearchEpisode 112 - Muhammad's rebellion
Episode 112
While King Alfonso X is absent from the Iberian peninsula, Muhammad of Grenada invades Castile - leaving the kingdom scrambling to defend itself.
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 111 - Alfonso of the wrongs
Episode 111
King Alfonso X introduces a number of unpopular policies inside his realm, causing a rebellion to break out.
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 110 - Crusading capers
Episode 110
As peace settles over the Iberian peninsula, some of the Christian kings decide to journey to the Holy Land on crusade.
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 109 - The Muslim uprising of 1264
Episode 109
The Kingdom of Grenada launches a large scale uprising against Castilian rule in 1264.
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 3 weeks 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 7 months, 1 week 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 7 months, 3 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 8 months, 1 week 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 10 months, 2 weeks ago