Reconquista

Episode 83 - The rise of the young Alfonsos

We track the progress of the two new kids on the block in Christian Spain - King Alfonso VIII of Castile and King Alfonso II of Aragon.

Episode 82 - The Caliph's campaign Part 2

We continue to follow the Caliph on his less than optimal military campaign against the Christians in 1172.

Episode 81 - The Caliph's campaign Part 1

In 1172 the Caliph embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Christian Spain.

Episode 80 - Almohad consolidation

The Almohads finally achieve their goal, becoming the uncontested rulers of al-Andalus.  Their next move will be to focus on defeating the Christians.

Episode 79 - The Wolf King and Geraldo the Fearless

When the new Caliph turns his attention to al-Andalus, he concentrates on two threats - the Portugese freelancer Geraldo the Fearless and the Almohad's traditional foe the Wolf King.

Episode 78 - A new Caliph

Ambitious plans by the Almohads to dominate al-Andalus are interrupted by the death of the Caliph.

Episode 77 - Setbacks all around

Some unexpected deaths among the leaders of Christian Spain, result in two kingdoms being ruled by children named Alfonso.  Meanwhile, over in the Almohad camp, things aren't going much better with the Caliph and his armies preoccupied in northern Africa.

Episode 76 - The Kingdom of Leon and the Kingdom of Castile

Following the fateful decision by the late King Alfonso VII to split his kingdom in two, we meet his sons - King Sancho III of Castile and King Fernando II of Leon.

Episode 75 - Exit King Alfonso VII

King Alfonso VII of Leon and Castile becomes seriously ill just as the Almohads begin to go on the offensive.

Episode 74 - Christian progress slows

King Alfonso VII's attempts to conquer al-Andalus falter, causing him to search far and wide for extra troops.

Episode 73 - Christian conquests

At the same time as the King of Portugal is besieging Lisbon, King Alfonso VII and the Count of Barcelona are embarking on conquests of their own.

Episode 72 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 4

We bring the siege of Lisbon to its conclusion.

Episode 71 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 3

The siege of Lisbon commences, with the crusaders attacking the suburbs outside the city walls.  Construction then begins on some impressive siege equipment. 

Episode 70 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 2

The fleet of crusaders makes its way southwards to discuss its participation in the siege of Lisbon with King Alfonso I of Portugal.

Episode 69 - The Kingdom of Portugal and the Second Crusade Part 1

King Alfonso I of Portugal decides to take advantage of the crusading movement for his campaign to attack Lisbon.

Episode 68 - The arrival of the Almohads

As Almoravid rule collapses, the Almohads arrive on the Iberian peninsula. 

Episode 67 - The decline of the Almoravids

We switch our focus to the southern portion of the Iberian peninsula, where Almoravid influence is waning.

Episode 66 - Succession Drama Part 3

The succession drama following the death of Alfonso of Aragon finally comes to an end with the Christian parts of the Iberian peninsula forming themselves into four separate kingdoms - the Kingdom of Leon & Castile, the Kingdom of Aragon/Catalonia, the Kingdom of Navarre and the Kingdom of Portugal.   

Episode 65 - Succession Drama Part 2

As the succession drama following the death of Alfonso of Aragon continues, the Kingdom of Aragon struggles to survive.

Episode 64 - Succession Drama Part 1

Fall out from the death of Alfonso of Aragon leaves leaders from across the region scrambling to take advantage of the situation.