Reconquista

Episode 142 - Castile v Navarre Part 2 09.10.2026 20:52 ↓

With the assistance of his English allies, Carlos the Bad returns to the Kingdom of Navarre - but his luck quickly runs out.

Episode 141 - Castile v Navarre Part 1 25.09.2026 21:08 ↓

Carlos the Bad of Navarre finds himself in trouble on two fronts, with his possessions in Normandy under attack from the French and with the Kingdom of Navarre invaded by Castile. 

Episode 140 - Carlos the Bad 11.09.2026 22:31 ↓

The King of Navarre, Carlos the Bad, decides to insert himself into the Hundred Years War with disastrous consequences.

Episode 139 - John of Gaunt Part 3 28.08.2026 22:50 ↓

After John of Gaunt withdraws back to England, King Enrique goes on the offensive, joining with France to attack England's southern coast.

Episode 138 - John of Gaunt Part 2 14.08.2026 22:43 ↓

John of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles. 

Episode 137 - John of Gaunt Part 1 31.07.2026 22:24 ↓

An ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region.

Episode 136 - Muhammad V and the Alhambra 17.07.2026 22:00 ↓

We take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex.

Episode 135 - King Enrique II of Castile 03.07.2026 22:09 ↓

King Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him.

Episode 134 - Castile v Aragon Part 3 19.06.2026 21:57 ↓

The war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination.

Episode 133 - Castile v Aragon Part 2 05.06.2026 22:19 ↓

As the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal. 

Episode 132 - Castile v Aragon Part 1 22.05.2026 22:40 ↓

The rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.

Episode 131 - Trouble in Aragon 08.05.2026 22:05 ↓

A succession crisis in Aragon threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war. 

Episode 130 - The end of an era 24.04.2026 22:32 ↓

An era comes to an end with the death of King Alfonso XI of Castile during the siege of Gibralta in 1350.

Episode 129 - The siege of Algeciras 10.04.2026 22:33 ↓

King Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras.

Episode 128 - The Battle of Salado 27.03.2026 21:18 ↓

We examine one of the most significant conflicts of the Reconquista - the battle of Salado.

Episode 127 - Family drama 13.03.2026 21:46 ↓

Family drama erupts inside the royal courts of Aragon, Castile and Portugal in the 1330s, resulting in conflict between the kingdoms. 

Episode 126 - The return of Navarre 27.02.2026 21:13 ↓

King Alfonso XI of Castile launches a crusade against the Muslims of Grenada, while the Kingdom of Navarre manages to shake off French rule.

Episode 125 - The three Alfonsos 19.12.2025 21:22 ↓

With the rise to power of King Alfonso IV of Aragon in 1327, most of the kings ruling in the Iberian peninsula were named Alfonso.

Episode 124 - 1325 05.12.2025 22:51 ↓

During the year 1325, new rulers rose to power in Castile, Grenada and Portugal.

Episode 123 - Grenada in peril 21.11.2025 21:48 ↓

Amid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges.

Episode 122 - Castile in peril 07.11.2025 21:24 ↓

The mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis.

Episode 121 - The many challenges facing King Frederick III of Sicily 24.10.2025 21:42 ↓

King Frederick III of Sicily attempts to hold on to his crown despite having no allies and some very powerful enemies. 

Episode 120 - The many challenges facing King James II of Aragon 09.10.2025 20:41 ↓

King James II of Aragon and Sicily attempts to hold on to both his crowns in the face of insurmountable difficulties. 

Episode 119 - The many challenges facing King Alfonso III of Aragon 26.09.2025 21:02 ↓

Young King Alfonso III of Aragon faces existential threats to his rule as he attempts to hold onto his crown.

Episode 118 - The many challenges facing King Sancho IV 12.09.2025 20:48 ↓

King Sancho IV of Leon and Castile finds himself facing a number of domestic and foreign challenges.