Reconquista

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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