History of Portugal

This episode we’re going to dive deeper into the aftermath of the misfortune of Badajoz, and as we shall see, it wasn’t all gloom and doom. The young prince Sancho is knighted and ascends to the throne as a co-regent with his father. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the free tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Zero One Five by Jase Whatson Natural Landscape by Lexin Music View From the Top by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we will discuss the aftermath of the Afonso Henriques defeat at Badajoz and his two months of captivity by his then son in law, the King of Leon, Fernando II. Because the consequences of that defeat for the royal court and the fledgling kingdom were quite significant. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Fatherland by SergePavkinMusic Temple of the Heights by Rockot Slow Suspense by Ashot Danielyan Out of Time by ZakharValaha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the last of our three episode tour of the twelfth century. This one is the eastern Mediterranean. The world that crusading built, the institutions that sustained it for a century, and the collisions that finally brought it down. And at the end, the image we're building toward all episode: Constantinople in flames, sacked by Christians under a crusading banner, in the year 1204. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Alban Elfed by OB-LIX Cinematic Drama Resonance by Rockot Wish I Could be There with You by ArtSlop Flodur Medieval Ambient by Deus Lower Bargur by Rockot Stellar Guardian by Deus Lower Magic World by Serge Pavkin Music Mystical Drift by Sonican Cinematic Landscape by Lexin Music Cloud of Sorrow by Katzen Tupas The Stone…

This episode we examine the moves of the Templar Master in Portugal, as he directed the construction of an innovative defensive line in the recently conquered territories in Alentejo, thanks to the newly resurgent al-Andalus of the Almohads. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Old Castle Tale by SergePavkinMusic Argon by Rockot Emerald Sky by SergePavkinMusic Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last episode, we examined the political and military maneuvers undertaken by the various sovereigns of the peninsula as they sought to exploit the power vacuum left by the death of the emperor. In this episode, we'll see which of those maneuvers paid off and which did not. Along the way, we'll encounter an intriguing outlaw who served Afonso Henriques, though he was never one to neglect his own interests. And we'll see how the Portuguese almost conquered the city of Badajoz. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Server by Rockot Faraway by Serge Pavkin Music The Road From Home by Serge Pavkin Music Dramatic Cinematic Background by Lexin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we examine the consequences of the death of the emperor and the typical game of musical chairs that begins whenever a vacuum of power presents itself. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Positive Classical by Sonican Sunny Stars by Rockot Fantasy Medieval by DeusLower Mystical by Sonican Gunna by VYREBEATS War and Peace by Billy Ziogas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we examine the little we know about an attempt to launch an official crusade in the Peninsula and why that idea was doomed to fail. As well as the decade long mission by Afonso Henriques to conquer the strategically critical city of Alcácer do Sal. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Ambient Epic Cinematic Orchestra by Rockot Medieval Settlement by Serge Pavkin Music Ambient Dream by Free to Use Audio Deep in the Heart by Magnetic Trailer A Desert Tale by OB-Lix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we are examining the early Templars in Portugal. What part if any, did they play in the frontier defenses? Where were they located and how were they funded? We’ll take a closer look at these questions and more, see how this new partnership began to be expressed. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Orion Nebula by SergePavkinMusic Cinematic ambien piano by Rockot Prayer by SergePavkinMusic Grand View by SergePavkinMusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last time, we surveyed the Atlantic west, covering England, France in the 1100's This episode, we move east and south, into the heart of the continent and down into the Italian peninsula. And what we find there is a story about empire. What it means to claim one, what it costs to try to hold one, and what happens when the people being governed decide they'd rather not be. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Alban Elfed by OB-LIX The Cyber Geisha by OB-LIX Universe Inside You by Rockot Memories by ArctSound A Storm Is Coming by Serge Pavkin Music Deser Storm II by ArtSlop Flodur Interstellar Space by SergePavkinMusic A Desert Tale by OB-LIX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we examine what happened after the conquest of Lisboa. How was this new territory organized and incorporated into the Portuguese project? We’ll also try to understand the larger social and political context that created the conditions for this conquest to happen in the first place. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha To The Stars by SergePavkinMusic Ambient Trip-Hop by Abydos Music Into the Blue Night by Kaazoom Gunna Type Beat by VYREBEATS Feelings of the Universe by Rockot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the things that I have wanted to do for a while now was to provide a wider context of the world we have been exploring on this show. So, I teamed up with my friend James Cassese who has researched and written these episodes to help us understand what was happening in the broader European and Mediterranean world while Portugal was emerging as an independent kingdom. So, over the next few episodes of this series we’ll be going on a clockwise tour of Europe and the Mediterranean world beginning with the Iberian Peninsula’s closest neighbors, England and France. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Alban Elfed by OB-Lix Endless Road by SergePavkinMusic Desolate World by DSTechnician Princess of Enchanted Dryland by OB-Lix Universe Inside You…

This bonus episode is the continuation of the reading of our main source for the conquest of Lisboa in 1147. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix Viking by M. Murray Lost Soul by Grand Project Beata by OB-Lix Under-attack by OB-Lix The flashback by Grand Project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bonus episode is the first part of a reading of our main source for the conquest of Lisboa in 1147. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix Wish I Could be There With You by ArtSlop Flodur Under Pressure by Michael Kobrin Emotional Cinematic by Rockot Celestial Harmony by Yevhen Onoychenko The Stone Warriors by OB-LIX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we will cover what is arguably on of the most important milestone of Afonso Henriques reign, the conquest of Lisboa. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha View From the Top by Serge Pavkin Music Epic Battle Music by Airwolf89 Big Time by Yevhen Onoychenko Military March Drums by Land of Books Camelot by Billy Ziogas Moment to the End by Rockot Arabic Sadness by Serge Quadrado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we explore one of the missing critical pieces of Afonso's puzzle, which was a was a royal marriage. We see how his marriage to Matilda of Savoy and the subsequent birth of his legitimate children reshaped his royal court and his long-standing alliances. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Fantasy Medieval Mystery by DeusLower Fresh Morning Air by SergePavkinMusic Moment to The End by SergePavkinMusic Jeux Olympique by Melodigne Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into some we touched only lightly in a previous episode, the rather significant act of Afonso Henriques declaring his vassalage to the Pope. We’ll explore how Afonso navigated the complex interplay of papal authority, Leonese overlordship, and local power. As well as how despite Roman hesitation, Afonso’s de facto authority as king was firmly established in the eyes of his people. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Experimental Synth Tech by Rockot Ethereal Land by SergePavkinMusic Medieval Ambient by DeusLower Trip Outro by Kulakovka Cinematic Ambient Piano by Rockot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore how the collapse of Almoravid power plunged the western lands of Al-Andalus into chaos. Rival Muslim leaders like Ibn Qasi and Ibn Wasir fought for control, while Afonso Henriques seized the opportunity to expand his realm. But this wasn’t just a clash of swords, it was a game of diplomacy and deception. We’ll uncover how Portugal’s first king forged truces, traded tributes, and even made secret pacts with his supposed enemies to secure his southern frontier. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha War and Peace by-Billy Ziogas Travel-in-Arab by StockMusic Action Cinematic Rhythm by MoodMode Sahara Sunrise by ArtSlop Flodur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we rewind the clock back a little and trace the dramatic unraveling of Almoravid power across al-Andalus and Morocco. From the loss of Zaragoza in 1118 to the revolt of Córdoba, we see how Yusuf ibn Tashfin’s dying warnings were ignored by his son ‘Ali—triggering disaster on both sides of the straits Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Medin Melodies by Melodigne Suspense Day by Land_of_Books Arabic by Music_For_Videos Shadows of the Night by SoundUniverseStudio Server by Rockot Camelot by Billy_Ziogas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we follow Afonso Henriques as he works to secure Portugal’s fragile frontier. We’ll look at how the destruction and rebuilding of Leiria shaped the kingdom’s defenses, the role of new castles and charters in pushing settlement southward, and how the Knights Templar began to take an active hand in the border wars. Along the way, we’ll encounter stories of courage and tragedy, like the fate of Martinho, a priest captured in battle and carried deep into Muslim lands. All of this unfolds against the backdrop of a shifting Iberian landscape, where local revolts and Almoravid weakness created both danger and opportunity for the young Portuguese kingdom. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha World Revival by…

In this episode, we’re looking beyond the battlefield to the network of advisors who helped Afonso Henriques turn a fledgling county into a kingdom. We’ll explore the spiritual influence of Saint Teotónio, the political brilliance of Dom João Peculiar, and the often-overlooked world of church diplomacy in 12th-century Portugal. From monastic reform to papal negotiations, from court intrigue to the fight for ecclesiastical independence, this is the story of the men who stood beside the first king, and how their combined efforts shaped the destiny of the realm. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha To Heaven by Serge Pavkin Music Beautiful Epic Orchestral Pop Soundtrack by Rockot Strength of Will by Rockot Looking Far…

This episode, we're diving into the controversial acclamation of Afonso Henriques as king before the Battle of Ourique. Did it really happen, or is it just legend? We'll explore conflicting historical accounts, the symbolism of his shield, and the Church's complicated role in legitimizing his kingship, uncovering how a potential battlefield tradition transformed into a powerful national myth. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Hold The Sky by SergePavkinMusic Parting by SergePavkinMusic Lounge Synthwave by Abydos Music Ambient Trip Hop by Abydos_Music Dreams in Pink by kaazoom Epic Battle Song by Rolandomat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we follow the pivotal shift in strategy as Afonso Henriques and the Portuguese forces move from a defensive posture to full-scale offensive operations. From the construction of the Castle of Leiria to deep raids into Muslim-held territory, we’ll explore how Portugal carved out its place on the frontier. We will also unpack the legendary Battle of Ourique, what likely happened, what was mythologized later, and why it mattered. As the tide turns across the Iberian Peninsula, the crumbling Almoravid empire faces pressure on multiple fronts, setting the stage for a new phase in the development of Portugal. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Background Music by Levgen Poltavskyi Deep in the Heart by…

In this episode, we dive deep into the murky political landscape of the 1130s, focusing on Afonso Henriques’s ambiguous status between 1128 and 1137 as he maneuvered between independence and vassalage to Alfonso VII. The episode unpacks Afonso’s calculated incursions into Galician territory, including the provocative construction of the Castle of Celmes, the backlash from Alfonso VII, and the pivotal Battle of Cerneja, where Afonso defeated key Galician nobles. It culminates in the surprising Pact of Tui, a moment of apparent submission that still leaves historians debating its true implications. Along the way, we explore feudal power dynamics, shifting alliances, and the strategic balancing act Afonso played in shaping Portugal’s early sovereignty. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image…

This time, we return our focus to Afonso Henriques and the evolving dynamics between Portugal, Galicia, and the Kingdom of León-Castile in the aftermath of his rise to power. As well as the move of the royal court from Guimaraes to Coimbra. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha The Road From Home by Serge Pavkin Music Desolate World by DSTechnician A Moment in Life by Rockot Space Cinematic Epic Rockot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we focus on the lager cultural movement that swept Europe, known as the crusades and the effect this movement had in the County of Portugal. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Medieval Ambient by Deus Lower Experimental by Rockot Cosmic Glow by Serge Pavkin Music Legacy of Monteverdi Lamento Della Ninfa by White Records Grand View by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special episode, I interview Historian Carlos Filipe Afonso, a professor of medieval military history in the Iberian Peninsula Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover the D. Afonso Henriques battle for independence from D. Teresa and follow his early moves to secure power. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Midnight Forest by Syouki Takahashi Faraway by Serge PavkinMusic Server by Rockot Dramatic Epic by Lexin Music The Great Inevitable by Rockot Shadows of the Night by Sound Universe Studio resonant by Rockot Suspense by Serge PavkinMusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover the early life and influences of D. Afonso Henriques! Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Epic Battle Song by Rolandomat Mantra of the Universe by Rockot Party in the Ruins by Rockot Suspense Day by Land of Books The Kingdom by Magnetic Trailer Night Side by Amaksi Shark Charge Forward by Land of Books Dust by Rockot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover some of the major events surrounding two of our central characters, Teresa de Portugal and Urraca de Leon. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover the events during the time of the Frankish political and ecclesiastical interventions in the Iberian Peninsula. We focus on two central figures, Henrique & Raimundo of Burgundy. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Hip-Hop Background Music by White Records Time Flow by SergePavkinMusic Chill Hip-Hop Trap by ArctSound Cinematic Mood by SoulProdMusic Exercices by Melodigne The Dark Hero by StudioKolomna Emerald Music by Eidunn Beyond The Mask by Evgeny Bardyuzha Welcome to the Games byEvgeny Bardyuzha Heroes among Us by White Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover the rule of Alfonso VI during the Almoravid interventions in the Iberian Peninsula Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Urban Sunset by Melodigne Orion Nebula by SergePavkinMusic Meeting for Two by White Records The Adventures of Mr. Hardy by Grand Project Grand View by SergePavkinMusic Looking Far Away by SergePavkinMusic Arabic by Music for Videos Destruction by REDproductions A Desert Tale by OB-Lix Epic Inspiring Trailer by-Evgeny Bardyuzha Celestial Harmony by Yevhen Onoychenko Touching Infinity by SergePavkinMusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover the rise of the Almoravid movement as a religious and political force in Morocco and al-Andalus Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha no-place-to-go-Serge Pavkin Music Arab by StockMusic Kathmandu by Prazkhanal Night Detective by Amaksi Medina Melodies by Melodigne Heroes Among Us by White Records Let Thunder Strike by Serge Pavkin Music Desert Storm II by Art Slop Flodur Arabic Beat by Magnetic Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover the reign of Fernando the first, as well as the reigns and civil wars that his sons engaged in soon after his death. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Interstellar Space by SergePavkinMusic Celestial Land by SergePavkinMusic Battle by MountainDweller Endless Road by SergePavkinMusic War Drums by Amaksi Wall Pass by Pablo Gaez The Sorrow II by Zen_Man Ethno Landscape by Lexin Music Defenders of the Truth by Zakhar Valaha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we resume the main narrative, following the death of al-Mansur and delve into the reigns of his sons, as well as the reigns of Alfonso the fifth and Vermudo the second. These reigns will serve as a convenient marker for us. Because as they come to an end, a new stage in Iberian history began. Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Emotional Cinematic by Grand_Project Black Angel by Grand_Project Sahara Sunrise by ArtSlop Flodur Cinematic Dramatic by Lexin Music Cinematic East by Lexin Music Future Trap by Muzaproduction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we do a quick survey of the political advancements in Northern Iberia during the 9th to 11th century, and introduce the up and coming social class of the infanções. Join me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Danger by Muza Production Kkjaldmr by OB-LIX Trap Light by Anton Vlasov Epic Trap Blockbuster by Muza Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we will pick up the narrative where we left it off, and bring the saga of al-Mansur to its conclusion! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get access to ad-free episodes! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Spirit Landscape by Lexin Music Lifelike by Alexi Action Middle East by Alexi Action Dark Day by Muza Production When the Cold Winds Blow By OB-LIX Call on Me by Prazkhanal Wish I Could be There With You by Art Slop Flodur Beata by OB-LIX Crushed Dreams by Samuel Francis Johnson Wings by Coma Media Push by Qube Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we continue the story of the Christian North where we left off and begin the epic tale of one of the most famous and impactful Muslim figures in Iberian history: the last great conqueror of al-Andalus, al-Mansur. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Alban by OB-Lix Call to Prayer Daisuke Teiko Beats Hip Hop Regrets by AntipodeanWriter Powerful Trap Groove Music by Anton Vlasov Here be Dragons by TimKulig Desert Storm II by ArtSlop Flodur Dramatic Cinematic by Lexin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, i had the opportunity to interview early Iberian medievalist Roger Collins. We get into whether or not the word Reconquista is a useful term, the legacy of the Visigoths and some Patreon member questions! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Muslim by Serge Quadrado Spaekona by OB-LIX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we take a stroll through the reign of al-Hakam II. The stage will be set for the dramatic events that would lead to the collapse of the Umayyad caliphate. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Hope of the Future by Muza Production Earthshine by DSTechnician Muslim Festival by Ramol Music Defenders of the Truth byZakhar Valaha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we examine a few aspects of Christian life under Muslim rule in al-Andalus. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha A Desert Tale by OB LIX Dirty Contacts by Muza Production Meditative Middle Eastern Flute by Ashot Danielyan Desolate World by DSTechnician Cinematic atmosphere by Musictown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we do a deep dive into the long and illustrious reign of Abd al-Rahman the third. And follow his tenacious plan to drag al-Andalus from its lowest depths, to its highest reaches to date. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Asian Cinematic-by Lexin_Music Rush Master byMigaraJay Princess of Enchanted Dryland by OBI-LIX Trap Music by QubeSounds East Music by Lemon Music Studio The After Effect by OB-LIX Fight by RED Productions War is Coming by Musictown Islam Dream Serge Quadrado Granaina by Ahmad Mousa Vipourdddddddd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we continue the saga of the northern Iberian royal struggles of succession. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Heilir by OB-LIX Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-LIX This Epicness by Stock Studio Where the Brave May Live Forever by OB-LIX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we return to northern Iberia where we deal with the various children of Alfonso the third, and their game of musical chairs involving the three main kingdoms in the north. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Just a Click Away by OB-LIX The Cyber Geisha by OB-LIX A Desert Tale by OB-LIX The Enchantress by OB-LIX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we continue our exploration of the events surrounding the Emirate of Cordoba, during the reign of Abd Allah in the ninth and tenth century! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha The Spell by OB LIX The Right Voice by Robbero Desert Voices by ArtSlop Flodur Under Attack by OB LIX The Stone Warriors by OB LIX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we dive into the chaos that pervaded al- Andalus in the 9th century, that verged the Emirate to the edge of collapse. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Rumba by Ahmad Princess of Enchanted Dryland by OB-LIX Emerald by Eidunn Chase by REDproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we explore the reign of Alfonso the third, also known as Alfonso the great. We take look at some of the pivotal events and conquests that have defined his legacy for centuries! Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix Lone Wolf by Guilherme Bernardes Epic Cinematic Future main by ZakharValaha Tension full by Lite Saturation First day of spring by Tristu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we will take a look at the life and career Ordonho the first and discuss his impact on the trajectory of the Asturian kingdom, and by extent the Iberian Peninsula. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Beat by SIGH Gotham by -Miyagisama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we will be taking a quick tour of the Iberian Peninsula from about the late seven hundreds until around 858 AD. We will touch upon points that may have been passed over in previous episodes. It will also serve to bring everything up to speed to where we left it on Episode 8 with the death of Alfonso II. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportuga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by ZakharValaha Granaina Guitar by Ahmad Mousavi The Bells by David Cutter Music Dance of Nordic Leaves Time of Angels Long by ZakharValaha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this bonus episode of History of Portugal, I do a reading of one of our direct sources from the ninth century, Paul Alvarus. Paul was a friend and admirer of Eulogius, and a such he wrote a panegyric account of his martyrdom. Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of History of Portugal, we begin the reign of Abd al-Rahman II and cover some of the challenges he faced. We also take a look at the Viking attack on Seville and the event know as the "Martyrs of Cordoba". Join me on Patreon to support the show and get your questions answered on the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rhythm of War by ZakharValaha Desert Voices by Art Slop Flodur Dramatic Music by 4barrelcarb Hip-Hop Trap-Crime-Dramatic-Sport by REDproductions The White Lion by Guilherme Bernardes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.