Reconquista

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.

Episode 117 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 3 29.08.2025 21:55 ↓

King Pedro III of Aragon faces the most serious crisis of his reign. 

Episode 116 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 2 15.08.2025 22:09 ↓

King Pedro III of Aragon is proclaimed to be the new King of Sicily - a claim disputed by Charles of Anjou.

Episode 115 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 1 01.08.2025 23:30 ↓

King Pedro III of Aragon forms an ambitious plan to attack the Kingdom of Sicily.

Episode 114 - More succession issues 18.07.2025 23:04 ↓

We take a look at succession issues confronted by the Kingdom of Navarre and the Kingdom of Aragon. 

Episode 113 - Succession issues 04.07.2025 22:18 ↓

King Alfonso X returns from his badly timed attempt to become the Holy Roman Emperor, only to see his kingdom plunged into a succession crisis.

Episode 112 - Muhammad's rebellion 20.06.2025 20:40 ↓

While King Alfonso X is absent from the Iberian peninsula, Muhammad of Grenada invades Castile - leaving the kingdom scrambling to defend itself. 

Episode 111 - Alfonso of the wrongs 06.06.2025 22:19 ↓

King Alfonso X introduces a number of unpopular policies inside his realm, causing a rebellion to break out.