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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.

1 year, 3 months ago

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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 Sev…

1 year, 4 months ago

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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 grea…

1 year, 6 months ago

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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.

1 year, 6 months ago

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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. 

1 year, 7 months ago

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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.

1 year, 7 months ago

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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.

1 year, 8 months ago

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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.

1 year, 8 months ago

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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.

1 year, 9 months ago

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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.

1 year, 9 months ago

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