
Episode #143
Episode 143 - Schism
We check in on the Reconquista, then watch as the kingdoms on the Iberian peninsula attempt to negotiate the political shockwaves caused by the papal schism.


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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
Reconquista is hosted by Sharyn Eastaugh. The show has published 143 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 143 - Schism" (23 October 2026, 22 minutes), "Episode 141 - Castile v Navarre Part 1" (25 September 2026, 21 minutes), and "Episode 138 - John of Gaunt Part 2" (14 August 2026, 23 minutes).
Reconquista publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 143 episodes.
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Sharyn Eastaugh hosts Reconquista, a history podcast with 143 episodes published.
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Episode #143
We check in on the Reconquista, then watch as the kingdoms on the Iberian peninsula attempt to negotiate the political shockwaves caused by the papal schism.

Episode #141
Carlos the Bad of Navarre finds himself in trouble on two fronts, with his possessions in Normandy under attack from the French and with the Kingdom of Navarre invaded by Castile.

Episode #138
John of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles.

Episode #137
An ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region.

Episode #136
We take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex.

Episode #135
King Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him.

Episode #134
The war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination.

Episode #133
As the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal.

Episode #132
The rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.

Episode #131
A succession crisis in Aragon threatens to plunge the kingdom into civil war.

Episode #130
An era comes to an end with the death of King Alfonso XI of Castile during the siege of Gibralta in 1350.

Episode #129
King Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras.

Episode #128
We examine one of the most significant conflicts of the Reconquista - the battle of Salado.

Episode #127
Family drama erupts inside the royal courts of Aragon, Castile and Portugal in the 1330s, resulting in conflict between the kingdoms.

Episode #126
King Alfonso XI of Castile launches a crusade against the Muslims of Grenada, while the Kingdom of Navarre manages to shake off French rule.

Episode #125
With the rise to power of King Alfonso IV of Aragon in 1327, most of the kings ruling in the Iberian peninsula were named Alfonso.

Episode #124
During the year 1325, new rulers rose to power in Castile, Grenada and Portugal.

Episode #123
Amid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges.

Episode #122
The mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis.

King Frederick III of Sicily attempts to hold on to his crown despite having no allies and some very powerful enemies.
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