We track the progress of the two new kids on the block in Christian Spain - King Alfonso VIII of Castile and King Alfonso II of Aragon.

Episode 83 - The rise of the young Alfonsos

The history of the rise of Al-Andalus and the gradual re-conquering of Spain by the Spanish Christian kingdoms is an epic tale beginning in the year 712 and concluding with the fall of the Kingdom of Grenada in 1492.  Join the History of the Crusades Podcast as we cover this lengthy piece of narrative history.

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Following its loss at the Battle of Alarcos, the Kingdom of Castile faces an existential threat in 1196 as it is attacked simultaneously by Leon, Navarre and the Almohads.

Episode 88 - Castile in the crosshairs

The truces between the Christian rulers and the Caliph expire and both sides clash at the Battle of Alarcos in 1195.

Episode 87 - Alarcos

During the years 1190 and 1191, the Caliph launches a number of military campaigns against the Kingdom of Portugal, intent on reclaiming the town of Silves.

Episode 86 - Confrontations

Following the bunch of deaths which occurred in the last episode, we have a bunch of new Christian kings - most of whom are named Alfonso.  
As the Third Crusade is launched, we see the new king of Portugal, King Sancho I, join with a fleet of crusaders to attack the Muslim town of Silves.

Episode 85 - A bunch of Alfonsos

We cover the Caliph's campaign against the Christians in 1184 and wave goodbye to three major players from our narrative.

Episode 83 - The rise of the young Alfonsos

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