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The history of the rise of Al-Andalus and the gradual re-conquering of Spain by the Spanish Christian kingdoms is an epic tale beginning in the year 712 and concluding with the fall of the Kingdom of Grenada in 1492. Join the History of the Crusades Podcast as we cover this lengthy piece of narrative history.

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Episode 143 - Schism

2026/10/23

We check in on the Reconquista, then watch as the kingdoms on the Iberian peninsula attempt to negotiate the political shockwaves caused by the papal schism.

Episode 142 - Castile v Navarre Part 2

2026/10/09

With the assistance of his English allies, Carlos the Bad returns to the Kingdom of Navarre - but his luck quickly runs out.

Episode 141 - Castile v Navarre Part 1

2026/09/25

Carlos the Bad of Navarre finds himself in trouble on two fronts, with his possessions in Normandy under attack from the French and with the Kingdom of Navarre invaded by Castile.

Episode 140 - Carlos the Bad

2026/09/11

The King of Navarre, Carlos the Bad, decides to insert himself into the Hundred Years War with disastrous consequences.

Episode 139 - John of Gaunt Part 3

2026/08/28

After John of Gaunt withdraws back to England, King Enrique goes on the offensive, joining with France to attack England's southern coast.

Episode 138 - John of Gaunt Part 2

2026/08/14

John of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles.

Episode 137 - John of Gaunt Part 1

2026/07/31

An ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region.

Episode 136 - Muhammad V and the Alhambra

2026/07/17

We take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex.

Episode 135 - King Enrique II of Castile

2026/07/03

King Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him.

Episode 134 - Castile v Aragon Part 3

2026/06/19

The war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination.

Episode 133 - Castile v Aragon Part 2

2026/06/05

As the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal.

Episode 132 - Castile v Aragon Part 1

2026/05/22

The rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.

Episode 131 - Trouble in Aragon

2026/05/08

A succession crisis in Aragon threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war.

Episode 130 - The end of an era

2026/04/24

An era comes to an end with the death of King Alfonso XI of Castile during the siege of Gibralta in 1350.

Episode 129 - The siege of Algeciras

2026/04/10

King Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras.

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4.7 out of 5

356 reviews

★★★★★

Lee D1983 2026/08/07

love it

It’s extremely informative and has great narrative structure. very easy to follow and digest.

★★★☆☆

cdholst 2024/12/05

Good content belied by singsong delivery

Very interesting subject, but the presenter’s singsong vocalization really distracts from the information. I stopped 4 episodes in because it couldn’...

★★★★★

RiderSCNJ 2024/09/28

Amazing!

The detail and sheer longevity of this podcast are staggering!

★★★★★

Johm taylor 2024/08/25

Excellent

★★★★★

LoboF15 2024/05/09

Excellent Podcast

Sharyn does a wonderful job of writing and producing her podcasts. Crusades and Reconquista are both interesting, well presented, and steadily publis...

★★★★★

MlparksII 2024/03/22

The naration made me fall in love!!

This is an amazingly wonderful work of art!

★★★★☆

dontcoast 2024/03/20

Well researched, poorly delivered

I swear peninSHOEla almost made me scream and ragequit. Don’t give up, run it at 1.25-1.5 and her voice is less robotic and the content is good. Dear...

★★★★★

History Loving Kid 2023/11/06

I can’t listen to this

It is good the voice is just so robotic and the narrative never gets that exciting the voice just stays the same.

★★★★☆

Deniro used to be good 2023/08/07

1.5 Speed

The voice is the biggest challenge, but better if sped up. Interesting history.

★★★★★

hrhehebehsidcndn 2023/05/24

Well curated podcast, history you can’t miss and can’t find anywhere else

Sharon‘s voice is monotone, or has a “read along” quality to it, but I encourage you to get past that and it’s great. She has gotten a little bit more...

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