Reconquista
Sharyn Eastaugh
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The history of the rise of Al-Andalus and the gradual re-conquering of Spain by the Spanish Christian kingdoms is an epic tale beginning in the year 712 and concluding with the fall of the Kingdom of Grenada in 1492. Join the History of the Crusades Podcast as we cover this lengthy piece of narrative history.
Épisodes
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Episode 140 - Carlos the Bad 11.09.2026 22minThe King of Navarre, Carlos the Bad, decides to insert himself into the Hundred Years War with disastrous consequences. -
Episode 139 - John of Gaunt Part 3 28.08.2026 22minAfter John of Gaunt withdraws back to England, King Enrique goes on the offensive, joining with France to attack England's southern coast. -
Episode 138 - John of Gaunt Part 2 14.08.2026 22minJohn of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles. -
Episode 137 - John of Gaunt Part 1 31.07.2026 22minAn ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region. -
Episode 136 - Muhammad V and the Alhambra 17.07.2026 22minWe take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex. -
Episode 135 - King Enrique II of Castile 03.07.2026 22minKing Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him. -
Episode 134 - Castile v Aragon Part 3 19.06.2026 21minThe war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination. -
Episode 133 - Castile v Aragon Part 2 05.06.2026 22minAs the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal. -
Episode 132 - Castile v Aragon Part 1 22.05.2026 22minThe rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. -
Episode 131 - Trouble in Aragon 08.05.2026 22minA succession crisis in Aragon threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war. -
Episode 130 - The end of an era 24.04.2026 22minAn era comes to an end with the death of King Alfonso XI of Castile during the siege of Gibralta in 1350. -
Episode 129 - The siege of Algeciras 10.04.2026 22minKing Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras. -
Episode 128 - The Battle of Salado 27.03.2026 21minWe examine one of the most significant conflicts of the Reconquista - the battle of Salado. -
Episode 127 - Family drama 13.03.2026 21minFamily drama erupts inside the royal courts of Aragon, Castile and Portugal in the 1330s, resulting in conflict between the kingdoms. -
Episode 126 - The return of Navarre 27.02.2026 21minKing Alfonso XI of Castile launches a crusade against the Muslims of Grenada, while the Kingdom of Navarre manages to shake off French rule. -
Episode 125 - The three Alfonsos 19.12.2025 21minWith the rise to power of King Alfonso IV of Aragon in 1327, most of the kings ruling in the Iberian peninsula were named Alfonso. -
Episode 124 - 1325 05.12.2025 22minDuring the year 1325, new rulers rose to power in Castile, Grenada and Portugal. -
Episode 123 - Grenada in peril 21.11.2025 21minAmid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges. -
Episode 122 - Castile in peril 07.11.2025 21minThe mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis. -
Episode 121 - The many challenges facing King Frederick III of Sicily 24.10.2025 21minKing Frederick III of Sicily attempts to hold on to his crown despite having no allies and some very powerful enemies.
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