After al-Hakam II suffers a health setback, a palace official moves to take advantage of the situation.
Jul 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 22
We take a look at the rule of Abd al-Rahman's successor, al-Hakam II. We also explore the impact of one of the most prominent Jewish residents of al-Andalus, Hasdai ibn Shaprut.
Jun 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 21
Abd al-Rahman III continues his wildly successful period of rule.
Jun 11, 2021•21 min•Ep. 20
Having catapulted himself onto the world stage, Abd al-Rahman III builds a palace to match his new status.
May 28, 2021•24 min•Ep. 19
We welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus.
May 14, 2021•24 min•Ep. 18
Al-Andalus has had a solid run of competent, energetic Emirs...until now. We examine the disastrous rule of Abd-Allah.
Apr 30, 2021•24 min•Ep. 17
While King Alfonso III continues his campaign of expansion in the north of the Iberian peninsula, Emir Muhammad faces a new threat to his reign.
Apr 16, 2021•22 min•Ep. 16
While the Emir of al-Andalus Muhammad I is trying to stamp out rebellions within his territory, a new threat emerges, in the form of King Alphonso III of Asturias.
Apr 02, 2021•20 min•Ep. 15
We examine the beginning of the period of rule of the new Emir of al-Andalus, Muhammad I.
Mar 19, 2021•22 min•Ep. 14
We examine how Christians who left al-Andalus during the reign of Abd al-Rahman II for the northern parts of the Iberian peninsula, left their influence on the Christian states. We also zoom in for a closer look at the Basque region.
Mar 05, 2021•21 min•Ep. 13
We take a look at the effect of the colourful reign of Abd al-Rahman II on the Christians of al-Andalus.
Feb 19, 2021•22 min•Ep. 12
We return to the narrative in 822 and welcome a new Emir to al-Andalus - Abd al-Rahman II.
Dec 11, 2020•26 min•Ep. 11
We take a look at the Iberian peninsula in the first few decades of the 9th century.
Nov 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 10
We take a look at the establishment and rise of the rebel Christian Kingdom of Asturias.
Nov 13, 2020•25 min•Ep. 9
We take a look at the lengthy reign of al-Hakam then travel to the northern coastline of the Iberian peninsula where some independent Christian states are beginning to emerge.
Oct 30, 2020•24 min•Ep. 8
Abd al-Rahman died in the year 788. Which one of his sons will rise to power?
Oct 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 7
The last surviving member of the Umayyad dynasty makes his way to the Iberian peninsula, a move which will have long-reaching consequences.
Oct 02, 2020•23 min•Ep. 6
The Muslim rulers of Al-Andalus face a Berber revolt and the arrival of some troublesome newcomers.
Sep 18, 2020•24 min•Ep. 5
Within a few years following the Battle of 711, the Muslim invaders had consolidated their rule over the Iberian peninsula. How did they manage to do this? Listen in to find out.
Sep 04, 2020•25 min•Ep. 4
We discuss the battle which brought the Muslim conquerers to the Iberian peninsula.
Aug 21, 2020•26 min•Ep. 3
We examine the lead up to the battle of 711 and the last years of Visigothic rule.
Aug 07, 2020•26 min•Ep. 2
We take a look at the Iberian peninsular from Roman rule to the establishment of the Visigoths.
Jul 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 1
