Jump back in time with us to find out: what the heck happened between Ibn Katan's two reigns? We go into the origins of the Berber Revolt, as well as investigate the patronage system of the Middle East, and Charles Martel shows up again in Governor Uqba's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations The National Museum of the American Latino (Smithsonia...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 12
The man who ruled twice: it's Ibn Katan! Join us to hear about pomegranates in August, cruel and unforgiving punishments, and Sarah messing up a Star Trek series for the third time in a row in Ibn Katan's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations Pod Meets World podcast Star Trek: Lower Decks...
Sep 27, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Abd al-Rahman has finally returned from vacation, and he's ready to revenge himself on Duke Odo, 10 years later. Come hear about golden legs, an awkward marriage, and the beardiest portrait when we review Governor Abd al-Rahman! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 100 Years of Solitude , by Gabriel García Márquez....
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 9
Chickens are coming home to roost during Governor Al Haytham's reign. Join us for rebellions, Leovigildian punishments, and the ever-lovable Muhammed the Saracen in Al Haytham's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations Story Graph reading tracker A Room with a View Anti- Recommendations Star Trek: The Motion Picture...
Aug 30, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Uthman sneaked over from Ifrikiya to rule Spain - not a great start, but surely he couldn't be worse than Hudhaifa, right? Hear about the chain of command, the lack of high speed communications, and the interminability of short-term governors in Uthman's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Aug 30, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Yahya benefited from being a member of the same clan as the governor of Ifrikiya and it got him the governorship of Al-Andalus. But how will he do? Join us for New Jersey Compliments, social justice, and inter-tribe struggles in Governor Yahya's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Aug 16, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 7
New governor of Ifrikiya, new governor of Al-Andalus. Just beware of the welcoming party! Hear about tribal loyalty, Inspector Clouseau in the ball-bearing factory, and immediate regret in Governor Hudhaifa's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations The Nobelesse Oblige podcast...
Aug 16, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
He's here! The hero of the Reconquista! Pelayo doesn't want to pay taxes, but he also doesn't want his sister to marry the Muslim prefect, and then he also has to save the Church! Come hear about the man of a thousand statues, an iffy genealogy, and a great pre-battle speech in Pelayo's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations A Penicillin cocktail ...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Al-Samh's humiliation by the Franks doesn't stop Governor Anbasa from wanting to take a crack at Septimania, and even Burgundy! But . . . what's that in the mountains of Asturias? Come hear about company men, wild honey eating, and a studious avoidance of Toulouse in Anbasa's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations The Battle Royale podcast...
Jul 19, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Al-Hurr couldn't manage it, but Al-Samh is ready to take a crack at the Franks and make Septimania his own. Will he succeed? Come hear about censuses, a bridge, and William Henry Harrison in Governor Al-Samh's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations China in Disintegration , by James E. Sheridan A Midwinter's Tale , directed by Kenneth Branagh...
Jul 05, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Al-Hurr inherits a mess on the Iberian Peninsula, but he's determined to make the most of it. Come hear about taxes, pocket protectors, and cleaning house in Governor Al-Hurr's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations The La Portada Podcast (@LaPortadaPod) My Favorite Year , directed by Richard Benjamin...
Jun 28, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Musa's son takes the reins from his father and becomes the second governor of Al Andalus! Hear about peace treaties, awkward marriages, and the return of the room of knives and poison in Abd al-Aziz's episode! Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org Recommendations The Dark Queens , by Shelly Puhak The Imposters , directed by Stanley Tucci...
Jun 14, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Dive right in with us as we cover the life and rule of Spain's first Muslim governor: Musa ibn Nusayr! Hear about Mua's humble origins, breaking the chain of command, and a mysterious table in Musa's episode! Recommendations The History of Georgia podcast ( https://twitter.com/History_Georgia ) Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 2
We have a changeover of rulers - time for the Muslim governors. After a brief whirlwind tour of Islamic history, learn about Arabic naming conventions, names for the peoples of Spain, and what Al-Andalus means in this introduction episode. Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Jun 01, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
At last we come to the end. Roderic is on the throne when the caliphate shows up, but how does he acquit himself? Hear about turban-wearing statues, treachery, and the almost-certainly-made-up figure of Ilyan and Florinda de la Cava in Roderic's episode! Recommendations Everything Everywhere All At Once ( https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-once ) A Fernet Fizz cocktail. Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_f...
May 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
The petulant child is now an adult and ruling a country - but what actually happened during Witiza's reign? Hear about the 18th Council of Toledo - or not -, the Great Portrait Switcheroo, and bishops getting laid in Witiza's episode! Recommendations A Bird of Paradise cocktail. The History of China Podcast's Twitter Feed ( https://twitter.com/thocpodcast ) Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Co...
May 11, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Égica is on the throne, and we know one thing: Boy, does he hate his in-laws. Hear about how many people is not enough to put into boiling water, the first instance of PLAGUE, and why the Byzantines are over in the West again in Égica's episode! Note: Witiza's episode ended up being longer than we anticipated, so it will be released next week! Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Fre...
May 04, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Wamba has been packed off to a monastery, so it's time for Julian to claim the throne. I mean, Ervig! Join us for supervillian origin stories, grammatical corrections, and an ill-fated marriage as we rate and review King Ervig! Recommendations "Our Flag Means Death" ( https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYf3LzwJV98JifQEAAAAO ) A Peanut Flip cocktail. Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise ...
Apr 26, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Everyone's at the villa when Reccesuinth dies, so what better time to choose a new king! Join us for Pin the Tail on the Wamba, the lamest rebel name ever, what punishment awaits rapists, and who actually mixed that drink in Wamba's episode! Recommendations The Vulgar History Podcast ( http://vulgarhistory.com/ ) Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Apr 19, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 15
After co-ruling with his father for a few years, Reccesuinth is king! Come hear about celebrity baby names, saying "up yours" to some bishops, and dying in a villa when we review Reccesuinth. Recommendations A Witch Hunt cocktail The 1950 Census ( https://www.archives.gov/research/census/1950 ) Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Apr 12, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Chindasuinth, the oldest noble alive, has taken the throne! How will he fare against a restless church and nobility? Come hear about edicts against treason, a revised law code, and a killer epitaph when we review King Chindasuinth! Recommendations A Corpse Reviver 2 cocktail The author Mark Kurlansky Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Apr 05, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The nobles have spoken: Chintila is king! But . . . what's that hiding in the bushes? A Hispano-Roman uprising? Find out what happens when you have to say what goes without saying, why only 22 bishops showed up for Chintila's party, and who the heck Tulga is in Chintila's episode! Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Mar 29, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
You already know how this one is going to turn out, but have a listen to learn about the many hairstyles of Tulga, the boy king, and his nemesis Chindasuinth, literally the oldest noble alive. Recommendations A Paper Plane cocktail Evan Dahm's Twitch stream, "The Ambiguity Program" (https://www.twitch.tv/evandahm ) Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Mar 29, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The King has been overthrown! Long live the king! This should go great . . . right? Come hear about regifting a medieval fruitcake, getting the clergy in your pocket, and why that 4 year old is preaching Mass in Sisenand's episode! Recommendations The History of Africa Podcast ( https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com/ ) Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org...
Mar 22, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Come hear about Suintila's military successes while we ponder how many horses it took to kill Brunhilda, the reappearance of the Franks, and what it means when that brand new book you've been waiting for is already in Version 2, when we rank and review King Suintila! Recommendations Globle ( https://globle-game.com/ ) "Taste: My Life Through Food", by Stanley Tucci ( https://www.amazon.com/Taste-My-Life-Through-Food/ to get the audiobook) Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ...
Mar 15, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The usurper has been usurped! Find out how the Basques keep Basquing, why a great-grandmother is holding up a baby in battle, and how good a painting Gundemar had in this episode. Tracks Used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
Mar 08, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7
After Gundemar the Forgettable, the pious Sisebut takes the throne. But was he pious, or was there something darker there? Hear about battle-observing from a yacht, eclipses, being the Chief Piety Scold, and whether we award Sisebut the Fuero! Recommendations Ostria Mozza ( https://la.osteriamozza.com/ ) and Chabelita Tacos ( https://chabelitatacos.com/ ) Restaurants in LA Bearing the Cross, by David J Garrow ( https://www.worldcat.org/title/bearing-the-cross-martin-luther-king-jr-and-the-southe...
Mar 08, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The dynasty of Leovigild has fallen! Hear about Miracles (dingalingaling), Sigmund Freud, and being shoved into a locker in front of all of Europe while you learn about King Witteric! Recommendations Don Quijote (Edith Grossman translation), by Miguel de Cervantes: https://www.amazon.com/Don-Quixote-audiobook/dp/B009YQZRV8/ Interlocking Crochet: Astrid Schandy ( https://www.ravelry.com/designers/astrid-schandy ) and David Q. Orth (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/david-q-orth) Tracks Used "Cast...
Mar 01, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Leovigild's dynasty is now in its third generation! Discover how this powerful family has evolved, plus why a Virgin Mary statue is so important, and what happens when a dim-witted 18 year old takes the throne, in Liuva II's episode! Recommendations The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien: https://www.worldcat.org/title/hobbit-or-there-and-back-again/oclc/1132335425 All Creatures Great and Small, on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/all-creatures-great-and-small/ Tracks Used "Castanets, Mu...
Feb 22, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Come learn about church councils, religious uprisings, and the importance of a fancy hat in this episode, where we rank and review Reccared! Recommendations A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (And Some Bears), by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling: https://www.worldcat.org/title/libertarian-walks-into-a-bear-the-utopian-plot-to-liberate-an-american-town-and-some-bears/oclc/1162274775 Teaching to Transgress, by bell hooks: https://www.worldcat.org/title/teaching-...
Feb 15, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4
