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The History of Portugal Podcast

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This show will cover prehistoric to date with the history of Portugal
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Founding of the County of Santarém - Episode 125 - History of Portugal

The County of Santarém was a political and military entity formed during the Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula. Its foundation is closely linked to the Christian efforts to expand their territories southward, particularly in what would later become Portugal . Santarém, located in the Ribatejo region of central Portugal, played a significant role as a strategic stronghold during the Reconquista, and its capture by Christian forces was a major turning point in the struggle against Muslim rule....

Oct 11, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 125

Beiras campaign - Episode 124 - History of Portugal

The Beiras Campaign refers to a series of military actions during the Christian Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the region known as the Beiras (comprising the modern-day regions of Beira Alta and Beira Baixa in central Portugal). This region, strategically located between the northern Christian kingdoms and the Muslim-controlled south, became a focal point of military campaigns aimed at expanding Christian territory. The Beiras Campaigns primarily unfolded during the 11th a...

Oct 07, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 124

Founding of the County of Coimbra - Episode 123 - History of Portugal

The County of Coimbra was a significant early medieval political entity in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the history of the Reconquista. Coimbra, located in what is now central Portugal, played an important role in the Christian effort to reclaim territory from Muslim rule. Its founding is linked to the broader efforts of Christian kings and nobles to extend their control southward from the northern Christian kingdoms of León and Asturias.

Oct 07, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 123

Conquests under the Kings of Asturias - Episode 122 - History of Portugal

The Kingdom of Asturias was a Christian kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula, founded in the early 8th century in the wake of the Muslim conquest of Visigothic Hispania. It played a critical role in the early Reconquista —the centuries-long struggle to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. The kingdom’s kings led numerous military campaigns to expand and consolidate Christian territories in northern Spain. Below is an overview of the key conquests under the kings of Asturias. Battle of Cov...

Oct 07, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 122

Emblem of the Almoravids

In this episode, we learn about the Emblem of the Almoravids in the 12th Century Portugal.

Jun 14, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 111

Decline of the Almoravids

In this episode, we learn about the 12th-century decline of the Almoravid Dynasty.

Jun 07, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 110

Early reign of Ali ibn Yusuf

In this episode, we learn about the early ruling period of Ali ibn Yusuf and his wins and losses during his reign

May 31, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 109

Campaigns against Valencia

In this episode, we learn about the many campaigns fought for and against Valencia.

May 24, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 108

Expansion into al-Andalus

In this episode of the History of Portugal Podcast, we learn more about the battles between the Christian Kingdoms and Islamic Empire.

May 10, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 107

Southern Almoravids and the Ghana Empire

In this episode of the History of Portugal Podcast, we delve into what happened in the Southern Almoravids during the 11th century.

May 03, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 106

The Almoravid Dynasty

In this episode, we learn about the Almoravid Dynasty. portugal podcast history of portugal

Apr 14, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 101