In this episode, we’re looking beyond the battlefield to the network of advisors who helped Afonso Henriques turn a fledgling county into a kingdom. We’ll explore the spiritual influence of Saint Teotónio, the political brilliance of Dom João Peculiar, and the often-overlooked world of church diplomacy in 12th-century Portugal. From monastic reform to papal negotiations, from court intrigue to the fight for ecclesiastical independence, this is the story of the men who stood beside the first king, and how their combined efforts shaped the destiny of the realm.

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Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha

To Heaven by Serge Pavkin Music

Beautiful Epic Orchestral Pop Soundtrack by Rockot

Strength of Will by Rockot

Looking Far Away by Serge Pavkin Music

Unknown by Serge Pavkin Music

Night Moth by White Records

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