Fall and Rise
In this episode, we rewind the clock back a little and trace the dramatic unraveling of Almoravid power across al-Andalus and Morocco. From the loss of Zaragoza in 1118 to the revolt of Córdoba, we se...
26 Sep 202516min
Valiant and Tireless
In this episode, we follow Afonso Henriques as he works to secure Portugal’s fragile frontier. We’ll look at how the destruction and rebuilding of Leiria shaped the kingdom’s defenses, the role of new...
26 Aug 202525min
Partners of my Labors
In this episode, we’re looking beyond the battlefield to the network of advisors who helped Afonso Henriques turn a fledgling county into a kingdom. We’ll explore the spiritual influence of Saint Teot...
17 Aug 202526min
Rei de Portugal
This episode, we're diving into the controversial acclamation of Afonso Henriques as king before the Battle of Ourique. Did it really happen, or is it just legend? We'll explore conflicting historical...
9 Jul 202526min
Going on the Offensive
This episode, we follow the pivotal shift in strategy as Afonso Henriques and the Portuguese forces move from a defensive posture to full-scale offensive operations. From the construction of the Castl...
14 Jun 202531min
Sitting Sideways
In this episode, we dive deep into the murky political landscape of the 1130s, focusing on Afonso Henriques’s ambiguous status between 1128 and 1137 as he maneuvered between independence and vassalage...
29 Mai 202519min
The Road to Coimbra
This time, we return our focus to Afonso Henriques and the evolving dynamics between Portugal, Galicia, and the Kingdom of León-Castile in the aftermath of his rise to power. As well as the move of th...
20 Mai 202521min
Taking the Cross
This episode we focus on the lager cultural movement that swept Europe, known as the crusades and the effect this movement had in the County of Portugal.Join us on social media!Facebook: https://www.f...
6 Mai 202525min
