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 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 Ash ..read more

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 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 Vala ..read more

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/   If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Fla ..read more

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/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/   If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixab ..read more

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 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 b ..read more

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/historyofportugal Join us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofportugalpod/ If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Flag Image by Pete Linforth Intro Music Info: "Rhythm of War" by Zakhar Valaha (BMI IPI # 0086614911) Music Link: h ..read more

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 ..read more

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 A ..read more