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Episode 85 - A bunch of Alfonsos

Episode 85

Following the bunch of deaths which occurred in the last episode, we have a bunch of new Christian kings - most of whom are named Alfonso.  

As the T…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Episode 84 - A bunch of deaths

Episode 84

 We cover the Caliph's campaign against the Christians in 1184 and wave goodbye to three major players from our narrative.

2 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 83 - The rise of the young Alfonsos

Episode 83

We track the progress of the two new kids on the block in Christian Spain - King Alfonso VIII of Castile and King Alfonso II of Aragon.

2 years, 3 months ago

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Episode 82 - The Caliph's campaign Part 2

Episode 82

We continue to follow the Caliph on his less than optimal military campaign against the Christians in 1172.

2 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 81 - The Caliph's campaign Part 1

Episode 81

In 1172 the Caliph embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Christian Spain.

2 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 80 - Almohad consolidation

Episode 80

The Almohads finally achieve their goal, becoming the uncontested rulers of al-Andalus.  Their next move will be to focus on defeating the Christians…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 79 - The Wolf King and Geraldo the Fearless

Episode 79

When the new Caliph turns his attention to al-Andalus, he concentrates on two threats - the Portugese freelancer Geraldo the Fearless and the Almohad…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 78 - A new Caliph

Episode 78

Ambitious plans by the Almohads to dominate al-Andalus are interrupted by the death of the Caliph.

2 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 77 - Setbacks all around

Episode 77

Some unexpected deaths among the leaders of Christian Spain, result in two kingdoms being ruled by children named Alfonso.  Meanwhile, over in the Al…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 76 - The Kingdom of Leon and the Kingdom of Castile

Episode 76

Following the fateful decision by the late King Alfonso VII to split his kingdom in two, we meet his sons - King Sancho III of Castile and King Ferna…

2 years, 8 months ago

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