Reconquista

Episode 14 - Muhammad I

We examine the beginning of the period of rule of the new Emir of al-Andalus, Muhammad I.

Episode 13 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : outside al-Andalus

We examine how Christians who left al-Andalus during the reign of Abd al-Rahman II for the northern parts of the Iberian peninsula, left their influence on the Christian states. 

We also zoom in for a closer look at the Basque region.

Episode 12 - Christianity during the rule of Abd al-Rahman II : inside al-Andalus

We take a look at the effect of the colourful reign of Abd al-Rahman II on the Christians of al-Andalus.

Episode 11 - Abd al-Rahman II

We return to the narrative in 822 and welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus - Abd al-Rahman II.

Episode 10 - The early 800s: a snapshot

We take a look at the Iberian peninsula in the first few decades of the 9th century.

Episode 9 - The Kingdom of Asturias

We take a look at the establishment and rise of the rebel Christian Kingdom of Asturias.

Episode 8 - al-Hakam

We take a look at the lengthy reign of al-Hakam then travel to the northern coastline of the Iberian peninsula where some independent Christian states are beginning to emerge.

Episode 7 - Hisham

Abd al-Rahman died in the year 788.  Which one of his sons will rise to power?

Episode 6 - Abd al-Rahman

The last surviving member of the Umayyad dynasty makes his way to the Iberian peninsula, a move which will have long-reaching consequences.

Episode 5 - Shifting power: 740-750

The Muslim rulers of Al-Andalus face a Berber revolt and the arrival of some troublesome newcomers.

Episode 4 - Securing Muslim rule

Within a few years following the Battle of 711, the Muslim invaders had consolidated their rule over the Iberian peninsula.  How did they manage to do this?  Listen in to find out.

Episode 3 - The Battle of 711

We discuss the battle which brought the Muslim conquerers to the Iberian peninsula.

Episode 2 - The final years of the Visigoths

We examine the lead up to the battle of 711 and the last years of Visigothic rule.

Episode 1 - Introduction

We take a look at the Iberian peninsular from Roman rule to the establishment of the Visigoths.