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Reconquista

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 ... Read more

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Episode 65 - Succession Drama Part 2

Episode 65 - Succession Drama Part 2

As the succession drama following the death of Alfonso of Aragon continues, the Kingdom of Aragon struggles to survive.

26 May 2023

22mins

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Episode 64 - Succession Drama Part 1

Episode 64 - Succession Drama Part 1

Fall out from the death of Alfonso of Aragon leaves leaders from across the region scrambling to take advantage of the s... Read more

12 May 2023

21mins

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Episode 63 - Exit Alfonso of Aragon

Episode 63 - Exit Alfonso of Aragon

After an action-packed life, Alfonso of Aragon dies in 1134.  However, the terms of his will leave the Kingdom of Aragon... Read more

28 Apr 2023

20mins

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Episode 62 - French troubles

Episode 62 - French troubles

In an unexpected turn of events, King Alfonso of Aragon finds himself bogged down by events in France.

14 Apr 2023

20mins

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Episode 61 - King Alfonso VII

Episode 61 - King Alfonso VII

Following the death of Queen Urraca in 1127, a scramble for power takes place in the north -  resulting in the coronatio... Read more

31 Mar 2023

21mins

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Episode 60 - Alfonso of Aragon - Valencia and beyond

Episode 60 - Alfonso of Aragon - Valencia and beyond

Fresh from his conquest of Zaragoza, Alfonso of Aragon embarks on an ambitious campaign pushing deep into Almoravid terr... Read more

17 Mar 2023

21mins

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Episode 59 - Alfonso of Aragon - Zaragoza

Episode 59 - Alfonso of Aragon - Zaragoza

We check in on Alfonso of Aragon who is attempting to secure the taifa of Zaragoza.

3 Mar 2023

22mins

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Episode 58 - Queen Urraca encounters some difficulties

Episode 58 - Queen Urraca encounters some difficulties

Queen Urraca finds herself in conflict with Rome following her imprisonment of Archbishop Gelmirez of Santiago de Compos... Read more

17 Feb 2023

22mins

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Episode 57 - Queen Uracca makes some moves

Episode 57 - Queen Uracca makes some moves

While King Alfonso of Aragon is occupied in Zaragoza, Queen Uracca embarks on a misson to defeat her enemies in the nort... Read more

23 Dec 2022

22mins

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Episode 56 - Zaragoza

Episode 56 - Zaragoza

King Alfonso of Aragon embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Zaragoza in 1118.

9 Dec 2022

24mins

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