Reconquista

We welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus.  

Al-Andalus has had a solid run of competent, energetic Emirs...until now.  We examine the disastrous rule of Abd-Allah.

While King Alfonso III continues his campaign of expansion in the north of the Iberian peninsula, Emir Muhammad faces a new threat to his reign.

While the Emir of al-Andalus Muhammad I is trying to stamp out rebellions within his territory, a new threat emerges, in the form of King Alphonso III of Asturias.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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