SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP.18: The 10th Century

Brian's Spain Domain

Oct 04 2022 | 00:14:08

00:00 / 00:14:08

Show Notes

Muslim Spain, Al Andalus, is at the height of its splendor as the Calipahte of Cordoba. Meanwhile, the Christian regions to the north try to stabilize. But infighting on both sides make things difficult. The great military Almanzor emerges as the terror of the Christian kingdoms. These are times of uncertainty for the Reconquista period […]

Other Episodes

Episode 0

September 05, 2021 • 00:20:32

Kings and Killers: The assassination attempts of Alfonso XII and Alfonso XIII

The photo you see for this podcast just may be the first image in history of a terrorist attack in progress. It happened in...

Episode 0

February 18, 2024 • 00:16:03

Spanish History 101, ep. 34: Carlos IV and Godoy

Spain has experienced a period of growth and progress under king Carlos III, but his son, Carlos IV, will let that quickly slip away...

Episode 0

April 05, 2023 • 00:10:58

The Resurrection of Semana Santa

Semana Santa is a major holiday week in Spain, and the tradition of Semana Santa religious processions is as popular as ever, if not...