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Back to SearchEpisode 75 - Exit King Alfonso VII
Episode 75
King Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile becomes seriously ill just as the Almohads begin to go on the offensive.
2 years, 8 months ago
Episode 74 - Christian progress slows
Episode 74
King Alfonso VII's attempts to conquer al-Andalus falter, causing him to search far and wide for extra troops.
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 73 - Christian conquests
Episode 73
At the same time as the King of Portugal is besieging Lisbon, King Alfonso VII and the Count of Barcelona are embarking on conquests of their own.
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode 72 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 4
Episode 72
We bring the siege of Lisbon to its conclusion.
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 71 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 3
Episode 71
The siege of Lisbon commences, with the crusaders attacking the suburbs outside the city walls. Construction then begins on some impressive siege eq…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 70 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 2
Episode 70
The fleet of crusaders makes its way southwards to discuss its participation in the siege of Lisbon with King Alfonso I of Portugal.
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode 69 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 1
Episode 69
King Alfonso I of Portugal decides to take advantage of the crusading movement for his campaign to attack Lisbon.
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 68 - The arrival of the Almohads
Episode 68
As Almoravid rule collapses, the Almohads arrive on the Iberian peninsula.
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode 67 - The decline of the Almoravids
Episode 67
We switch our focus to the southern portion of the Iberian peninsula, where Almoravid influence is waning.
3 years ago
Episode 66 - Succession Drama Part 3
Episode 66
The succession drama following the death of Alfonso of Aragon finally comes to an end with the Christian parts of the Iberian peninsula forming thems…
3 years ago