History of 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

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

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

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

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

This special episode, I interview Historian Carlos Filipe Afonso, a professor of medieval military history in the Iberian Peninsula Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Apr 202538min

This episode we cover the D. Afonso Henriques battle for independence from D. Teresa and follow his early moves to secure power.Join us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/histor...

16 Apr 202526min

This episode we cover the early life and influences of D. Afonso Henriques!Join us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you...

2 Apr 202524min