History of Portugal

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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaTo The Stars by SergePavkinMusicAmbient Trip-Hop by Abydos MusicInto the Blue Night by KaazoomGunna Type Beat by VYREBEATSFeelings 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Alban Elfed by OB-LixEndless Road by SergePavkinMusicDesolate World by DSTechnicianPrincess of Enchanted Dryland by OB-LixUniverse Inside You by Rockot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-LixViking by M. MurrayLost Soul by Grand ProjectBeata by OB-LixUnder-attack by OB-LixThe 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-LixWish I Could be There With You by ArtSlop FlodurUnder Pressure by Michael Kobrin Emotional Cinematic by RockotCelestial Harmony by Yevhen OnoychenkoThe 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaView From the Top by Serge Pavkin MusicEpic Battle Music by Airwolf89Big Time by Yevhen OnoychenkoMilitary March Drums by Land of BooksCamelot by Billy ZiogasMoment to the End by RockotArabic 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaFantasy Medieval Mystery by DeusLowerFresh Morning Air by SergePavkinMusicMoment to The End by SergePavkinMusicJeux Olympique by MelodigneAlban 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaExperimental Synth Tech by RockotEthereal Land by SergePavkinMusicMedieval Ambient by DeusLowerTrip Outro by KulakovkaCinematic 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaWar and Peace by-Billy ZiogasTravel-in-Arab by StockMusicAction Cinematic Rhythm by MoodModeSahara 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 straitsJoin me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaMedin Melodies by MelodigneSuspense Day by Land_of_BooksArabic by Music_For_VideosShadows of the Night by SoundUniverseStudioServer by RockotCamelot 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaWorld Revival by White RecordsSuspense by SergePavkinMusicSan Andreas by RockotTemple of the Heights by RockotEurope by Lexin MusicEpic Trap by Muza ProductionFrom Last Forces by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaTo Heaven by Serge Pavkin MusicBeautiful Epic Orchestral Pop Soundtrack by RockotStrength of Will by RockotLooking Far Away by Serge Pavkin MusicUnknown by Serge Pavkin MusicNight Moth by White Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaHold The Sky by SergePavkinMusicParting by SergePavkinMusicLounge Synthwave by Abydos MusicAmbient Trip Hop by Abydos_MusicDreams in Pink by kaazoomEpic 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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaBackground Music by Levgen PoltavskyiDeep in the Heart by Magnetic TrailerHip Hop Silky Smooth by Antipodean Writerdramatic-suspense by Ashot DanielyanEthno Landscape byLexin MusicAmbient Epic by RotkoEpic War by lNPLUSMUSICOrion Nebula by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation!If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaA Song For You by Still Point MusicThe Flashback by Grand ProjectJust a Click Away by OB-LIXRumba by AhmadSpace Mission by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/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 from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaThe Road From Home by Serge Pavkin MusicDesolate World by DSTechnicianA Moment in Life by RockotSpace 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/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaMedieval Ambient by Deus LowerExperimental by RockotCosmic Glow by Serge Pavkin MusicLegacy of Monteverdi Lamento Della Ninfa by White RecordsGrand 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/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaMidnight Forest by Syouki TakahashiFaraway by Serge PavkinMusicServer by RockotDramatic Epic by Lexin MusicThe Great Inevitable by RockotShadows of the Night by Sound Universe Studioresonant by RockotSuspense 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/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaEpic Battle Song by RolandomatMantra of the Universe by RockotParty in the Ruins by RockotSuspense Day by Land of BooksThe Kingdom by Magnetic TrailerNight Side by AmaksiShark Charge Forward by Land of BooksDust by Rockot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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/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 from PixabayMusic: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/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 from PixabayHip-Hop Background Music by White RecordsTime Flow by SergePavkinMusicChill Hip-Hop Trap by ArctSoundCinematic Mood by SoulProdMusicExercices by MelodigneThe Dark Hero by StudioKolomnaEmerald Music by EidunnBeyond The Mask by Evgeny BardyuzhaWelcome to the Games byEvgeny BardyuzhaHeroes 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/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 from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaUrban Sunset by MelodigneOrion Nebula by SergePavkinMusicMeeting for Two by White RecordsThe Adventures of Mr. Hardy by Grand ProjectGrand View by SergePavkinMusicLooking Far Away by SergePavkinMusicArabic by Music for VideosDestruction by REDproductionsA Desert Tale by OB-LixEpic Inspiring Trailer by-Evgeny BardyuzhaCelestial Harmony by Yevhen OnoychenkoTouching 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-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 from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valahano-place-to-go-Serge Pavkin MusicArab by StockMusicKathmandu by PrazkhanalNight Detective by AmaksiMedina Melodies by MelodigneHeroes Among Us by White RecordsLet Thunder Strike by Serge Pavkin MusicDesert Storm II by Art Slop FlodurArabic 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/historyofportugalTwitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaInterstellar Space by SergePavkinMusicCelestial Land by SergePavkinMusicBattle by MountainDwellerEndless Road by SergePavkinMusicWar Drums by AmaksiWall Pass by Pablo GaezThe Sorrow II by Zen_ManEthno Landscape by Lexin MusicDefenders 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/historyofportugalTwitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaEmotional Cinematic by Grand_ProjectBlack Angel by Grand_ProjectSahara Sunrise by ArtSlop FlodurCinematic Dramatic by Lexin MusicCinematic East by Lexin MusicFuture 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/historyofportugalTwitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaDanger by Muza ProductionKkjaldmr by OB-LIXTrap Light by Anton VlasovEpic 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/historyofportugalJoin 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]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaSpirit Landscape by Lexin MusicLifelike by Alexi ActionMiddle East by Alexi ActionDark Day by Muza ProductionWhen the Cold Winds Blow By OB-LIXCall on Me by PrazkhanalWish I Could be There With You by Art Slop FlodurBeata by OB-LIXCrushed Dreams by Samuel Francis JohnsonWings by Coma MediaPush 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/historyofportugalJoin 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]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaAlban by OB-LixCall to PrayerDaisuke Teiko BeatsHip Hop Regrets by AntipodeanWriterPowerful Trap Groove Music by Anton VlasovHere be Dragons by TimKuligDesert Storm II by ArtSlop FlodurDramatic 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/historyofportugalJoin 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]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Muslim by Serge QuadradoSpaekona 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/historyofportugalJoin 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]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaHope of the Future by Muza ProductionEarthshine by DSTechnicianMuslim Festival by Ramol MusicDefenders 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/historyofportugalJoin 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]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaA Desert Tale by OB LIXDirty Contacts by Muza ProductionMeditative Middle Eastern Flute by Ashot DanielyanDesolate World by DSTechnicianCinematic 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/historyofportugalJoin 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]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaAsian Cinematic-by Lexin_MusicRush Master byMigaraJayPrincess of Enchanted Dryland by OBI-LIXTrap Music by QubeSoundsEast Music by Lemon Music StudioThe After Effect by OB-LIXFight by RED ProductionsWar is Coming by MusictownIslam Dream Serge QuadradoGranaina 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/historyofportugalJoin 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]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaHeilir by OB-LIXAlban Elfed the Gathering by OB-LIXThis Epicness by Stock StudioWhere 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaJust a Click Away by OB-LIXThe Cyber Geisha by OB-LIXA Desert Tale by OB-LIXThe 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaThe Spell by OB LIXThe Right Voice by RobberoDesert Voices by ArtSlop FlodurUnder Attack by OB LIXThe 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaRumba by Ahmad Princess of Enchanted Dryland by OB-LIX Emerald by EidunnChase 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaAlban Elfed the Gathering by OB-LixLone Wolf by Guilherme BernardesEpic Cinematic Future main by ZakharValahaTension full by Lite SaturationFirst 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected]:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar ValahaBeat 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by ZakharValahaGranaina Guitar by Ahmad MousaviThe Bells by David Cutter MusicDance of Nordic LeavesTime 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] 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/historyofportugalJoin us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by ZakharValahaDesert Voices by Art Slop FlodurDramatic Music by 4barrelcarbHip-Hop Trap-Crime-Dramatic-Sport by REDproductionsThe White Lion by Guilherme Bernardes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of History of Portugal, we backtrack a few years in the timeline to catch up with events in Al-Andalus and cover some of the major events of the reign of Al-Hakam I.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/historyofportugalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by ZakharValahaStrange Hip-Hop Beat by Defekt MaschineUnworthy by Guilherme BernardesFarewell by Serge Quadrado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we cover the reign of Alfonso IIJoin 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/historyofportugalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we cover the fall of the Umayyad dynasty in Syria, along with the secession of Al-Andalus from the rest of the caliphate.We also catch up on the events and expansion of the Kingdom of the Asturias.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/historyofportugalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we cover the conflict between the Umayyads and the Aquitanians in southern France!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/historyofportugalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugal If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we cover the efforts of consolidation by the Muslim governors of Al-Andalus, along with the birth of the birth of the Asturian kingdom.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/historyofportugalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music by Geibral from Pixabay: Ethereal Dreams CinematicMusic by Michael Kobrin from Pixabay: Under Pressure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we cover the initial conquest of Iberia, by the North African Berber army led by Tariq ibn Ziyad!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/historyofportugalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/historyportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at [email protected] Image by Pete LinforthIntro Music Info: "Rhythm of War" by Zakhar Valaha (BMI IPI # 0086614911) Music Link: https://bit.ly/3sYC0zLAdditional music: "Toward the Mountains" by GioeleFazzeri from Pixabay, "The Right Voice" by Robbero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.