History of Portugal

This episode we resume the main narrative, following the death of al-Mansur and delve into the reigns of his sons, as well as the reigns of Alfonso the fifth and Vermudo the second. These reigns will ...

19 Nov 202323min

This episode we do a quick survey of the political advancements in Northern Iberia during the 9th to 11th century, and introduce the up and coming social class of the infanções. Join me on social med...

9 Sep 202317min

This episode we will pick up the narrative where we left it off, and bring the saga of al-Mansur to its conclusion!Join me on Patreon to support the show and get access to ad-free episodes! https://ww...

8 Apr 202336min

This episode, we continue the story of the Christian North where we left off and begin the epic tale of one of the most famous and impactful Muslim figures in Iberian history: the last great conqueror...

26 Feb 202333min

This episode, i had the opportunity to interview early Iberian medievalist Roger Collins. We get into whether or not the word Reconquista is a useful term, the legacy of the Visigoths and some Patreon...

11 Feb 20231h 2min

This episode, we take a stroll through the reign of al-Hakam II. The stage will be set for the dramatic events that would lead to the collapse of the Umayyad caliphate.Join me on Patreon to support th...

5 Jan 202319min

This episode, we examine a few aspects of Christian life under Muslim rule in al-Andalus. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast!https://www.patreon.com...

14 Nov 202226min

This episode, we do a deep dive into the long and illustrious reign of Abd al-Rahman the third. And follow his tenacious plan to drag al-Andalus from its lowest depths, to its highest reaches to date....

24 Okt 202240min