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Episode 102
In a major milestone for the Reconquista, King James I of Aragon conquers the city of Valencia in 1238.
Published on 11 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 11 months, 2 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
Episode 98 - Christian conquests
Episode 98
We follow King James I of Aragon and King Alfonso IX of Leon as they go on the offensive.
Published on 1 year ago
Episode 97 - Too many Caliphs
Episode 97
As Caliphs come and go at a dizzying rate, Almohad rule in al-Andalus crumbles - giving rise to a new ruler, ibn Hud.
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 96 - The Crusade of King Fernando III
Episode 96
King Fernando III of Castile embarks on his first crusade, while one of the contenders for Caliph forms an unlikely alliance with Castile.
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 95 - More crusading
Episode 95
As crusading fever sweeps across Europe, a number of crusades are launched against the Almohads - with mixed results.
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 94 - The Crusade of Alcacer do Sal
Episode 94
We welcome a new King to the throne of Castile and join the Portugese in a crusade to seize a Muslim stronghold to the south of Lisbon.
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 93 - A bunch of deaths
Episode 93
A bunch of consequential deaths in the years following the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, upend the politics of the Iberian peninsula.
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago