History of Portugal

Oct 11 2024 28 ep. 28 mins 204

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On this show we retrace the history of the Portuguese people, beginning with its deepest roots.

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Episode 26 - Bring it Back to the Bottom of the Map

Oct 11 2024 30 mins

This episode we cover the rise of the Almoravid movement as a religious and political force in Morocco and al-AndalusJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán

Episode 25 - Display of Power

Mar 01 2024 28 mins

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/historyofportugalTwitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.h

Episode 24 - Critical Mass

Nov 19 2023 23 mins

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/historyofpor

Episode 23 – Condes, Portucale & Infanções

Sep 09 2023 17 mins

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/historyofportugalTwitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofport

Episode 22- The Rumbling

Apr 08 2023 36 mins

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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalTwitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions

Episode 21 – The Unrivaled

Feb 26 2023 33 mins

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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Faceboo

Bonus Ep 2 - Interview With Historian Roger Collins

Feb 11 2023 62 mins

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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: http

Episode 20 - He Who Seeks Victory

Jan 05 2023 19 mins

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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalTwitte

Episode 19 - The Christians of al-Andalus

Nov 14 2022 26 mins

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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalTwitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or

Episode 18 - Commander of the Faithful

Oct 23 2022 40 mins

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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.co