Reconquista

Episode 18 - Abd al-Rahman III 14.05.2021 24:21 ↓

We welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus.  

Episode 17 - Abd-Allah 30.04.2021 23:30 ↓

Al-Andalus has had a solid run of competent, energetic Emirs...until now.  We examine the disastrous rule of Abd-Allah.

Episode 16 - The rebel of Bobastro 16.04.2021 22:18 ↓

While King Alfonso III continues his campaign of expansion in the north of the Iberian peninsula, Emir Muhammad faces a new threat to his reign.

Episode 15 - King Alfonso III of Asturias 02.04.2021 19:55 ↓

While the Emir of al-Andalus Muhammad I is trying to stamp out rebellions within his territory, a new threat emerges, in the form of King Alphonso III of Asturias.

Episode 14 - Muhammad I 19.03.2021 22:17 ↓

We examine the beginning of the period of rule of the new Emir of al-Andalus, Muhammad I.

Episode 13 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : outside al-Andalus 05.03.2021 20:32 ↓

We examine how Christians who left al-Andalus during the reign of Abd al-Rahman II for the northern parts of the Iberian peninsula, left their influence on the Christian states.  We also zoom in for a closer look at the Basque region.

Episode 12 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : inside al-Andalus 19.02.2021 22:13 ↓

We take a look at the effect of the colourful reign of Abd al-Rahman II on the Christians of al-Andalus.

Episode 11 - Abd al-Rahman II 11.12.2020 26:23 ↓

We return to the narrative in 822 and welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus - Abd al-Rahman II.

Episode 10 - The early 800s: a snapshot 27.11.2020 26:26 ↓

We take a look at the Iberian peninsula in the first few decades of the 9th century.

Episode 9 - The Kingdom of Asturias 13.11.2020 24:41 ↓

We take a look at the establishment and rise of the rebel Christian Kingdom of Asturias.

Episode 8 - al-Hakam 30.10.2020 23:41 ↓

We take a look at the lengthy reign of al-Hakam then travel to the northern coastline of the Iberian peninsula where some independent Christian states are beginning to emerge.

Episode 7 - Hisham 16.10.2020 22:51 ↓

Abd al-Rahman died in the year 788.  Which one of his sons will rise to power?

Episode 6 - Abd al-Rahman 02.10.2020 23:27 ↓

The last surviving member of the Umayyad dynasty makes his way to the Iberian peninsula, a move which will have long-reaching consequences.

Episode 5 - Shifting power: 740-750 18.09.2020 24:02 ↓

The Muslim rulers of Al-Andalus face a Berber revolt and the arrival of some troublesome newcomers.

Episode 4 - Securing Muslim rule 04.09.2020 24:45 ↓

Within a few years following the Battle of 711, the Muslim invaders had consolidated their rule over the Iberian peninsula.  How did they manage to do this?  Listen in to find out.

Episode 3 - The Battle of 711 21.08.2020 26:00 ↓

We discuss the battle which brought the Muslim conquerers to the Iberian peninsula.

Episode 2 - The final years of the Visigoths 07.08.2020 26:25 ↓

We examine the lead up to the battle of 711 and the last years of Visigothic rule.

Episode 1 - Introduction 24.07.2020 25:50 ↓

We take a look at the Iberian peninsular from Roman rule to the establishment of the Visigoths.