Reconquista

Sharyn Eastaugh

The history of the rise of Al-Andalus and the gradual re-conquering of Spain by the Spanish Christian kingdoms is an epic tale beginning in the year 712 and concluding with the fall of the Kingdom of Grenada in 1492. Join the History of the Crusades Podcast as we cover this lengthy piece of narrative history.

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#139
Yesterday · 22 min
Episode 139 - John of Gaunt Part 3
After John of Gaunt withdraws back to England, King Enrique goes on the offensive, joining with France to attack England's southern coast.
#138
August 14 · 22 min
Episode 138 - John of Gaunt Part 2
John of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles.
#137
July 31 · 22 min
Episode 137 - John of Gaunt Part 1
An ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region.
#136
July 17 · 22 min
Episode 136 - Muhammad V and the Alhambra
We take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex.
#135
July 3 · 22 min
Episode 135 - King Enrique II of Castile
King Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him.
#134
June 19 · 21 min
Episode 134 - Castile v Aragon Part 3
The war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination.
#133
June 5 · 22 min
Episode 133 - Castile v Aragon Part 2
As the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal.
#132
May 22 · 22 min
Episode 132 - Castile v Aragon Part 1
The rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.
#131
May 8 · 22 min
Episode 131 - Trouble in Aragon
A succession crisis in Aragon threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war.
#130
April 24 · 22 min
Episode 130 - The end of an era
An era comes to an end with the death of King Alfonso XI of Castile during the siege of Gibralta in 1350.
#129
April 10 · 22 min
Episode 129 - The siege of Algeciras
King Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras.
#128
March 27 · 21 min
Episode 128 - The Battle of Salado
We examine one of the most significant conflicts of the Reconquista - the battle of Salado.
#127
March 13 · 21 min
Episode 127 - Family drama
Family drama erupts inside the royal courts of Aragon, Castile and Portugal in the 1330s, resulting in conflict between the kingdoms.
#126
February 27 · 21 min
Episode 126 - The return of Navarre
King Alfonso XI of Castile launches a crusade against the Muslims of Grenada, while the Kingdom of Navarre manages to shake off French rule.
#125
Dec 19, 2025 · 21 min
Episode 125 - The three Alfonsos
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.
#124
Dec 5, 2025 · 22 min
Episode 124 - 1325
During the year 1325, new rulers rose to power in Castile, Grenada and Portugal.
#123
Nov 21, 2025 · 21 min
Episode 123 - Grenada in peril
Amid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges.
#122
Nov 7, 2025 · 21 min
Episode 122 - Castile in peril
The mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis.
#121
Oct 24, 2025 · 21 min
Episode 121 - The many challenges facing King Frederick III of Sicily
King Frederick III of Sicily attempts to hold on to his crown despite having no allies and some very powerful enemies.
#120
Oct 9, 2025 · 20 min
Episode 120 - The many challenges facing King James II of Aragon
King James II of Aragon and Sicily attempts to hold on to both his crowns in the face of insurmountable difficulties.

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