History of Portugal

This episode we cover the events during the time of the Frankish political and ecclesiastical interventions in the Iberian Peninsula. We focus on two central figures, Henrique & Raimundo of Burgundy. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: ww...

This episode we cover the rule of Alfonso VI during the Almoravid interventions in the Iberian Peninsula Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm...

This episode we cover the rise of the Almoravid movement as a religious and political force in Morocco and al-Andalus Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay...

This episode we cover the reign of Fernando the first, as well as the reigns and civil wars that his sons engaged in soon after his death.  Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofpor...

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 serve as a convenient marker for us. Because as they come to an end, a new stage in Iberian history began. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter:...

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 media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail....

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://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments...

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 of al-Andalus, al-Mansur. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://w...

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 member questions! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.faceb...

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 the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://...

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/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments,...

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. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/his...

This episode we continue the saga of the northern Iberian royal struggles of succession. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach...

This episode, we return to northern Iberia where we deal with the various children of Alfonso the third, and their game of musical chairs involving the three main kingdoms in the north.  Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofpor...

This episode, we continue our exploration of the events surrounding the Emirate of Cordoba, during the reign of Abd Allah in the ninth and tenth century! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal   If you have any questions...

This episode, we dive into the chaos that pervaded al- Andalus in the 9th century, that verged the Emirate to the edge of collapse.   Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal   If you have any questions or commen...

This episode we explore the reign of Alfonso the third, also known as Alfonso the great. We take look at some of the pivotal events and conquests that have defined his legacy for centuries! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportu...

This episode, we will take a look at the life and career Ordonho the first and discuss his impact on the trajectory of the Asturian kingdom, and by extent the Iberian Peninsula.  Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal &n...

This episode, we will be taking a quick tour of the Iberian Peninsula from about the late seven hundreds until around 858 AD. We will touch upon points that may have been passed over in previous episodes. It will also serve to bring everything up to speed to where we left it on Episode 8 with the death of Alfonso II. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the pod...

On this bonus episode of History of Portugal, I do a reading of one of our direct sources from the ninth century, Paul Alvarus. Paul was a friend and admirer of Eulogius, and a such he wrote a panegyric account of his martyrdom. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https:/...

On this episode of History of Portugal, we begin the reign of Abd al-Rahman II and cover some of the challenges he faced. We also take a look at the Viking attack on Seville and the event know as the "Martyrs of Cordoba". Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.fa...

On this episode of History of Portugal, we backtrack a few years in the timeline to catch up with events in Al-Andalus and cover some of the major events of the reign of Al-Hakam I. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Inst...

On this episode we cover the reign of Alfonso II Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal   If you have any quest...

On this episode we cover the fall of the Umayyad dynasty in Syria, along with the secession of Al-Andalus from the rest of the caliphate. We also catch up on the events and expansion of the Kingdom of the Asturias. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast!: https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook...

On this episode we cover the conflict between the Umayyads and the Aquitanians in southern France! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast!: https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...