<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode we will cover what is arguably on of the most important milestone of Afonso Henriques reign, the conquest of Lisboa.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the fee tier and join the conversation!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credits:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;View From the Top by Serge Pavkin Music&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Epic Battle Music by Airwolf89&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Big Time by Yevhen Onoychenko&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Military March Drums by Land of Books&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camelot by Billy Ziogas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Moment to the End by Rockot&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arabic Sadness by Serge Quadrado&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The conquest of Lisboa (1147)

This episode we will cover what is arguably on of the most important milestone of Afonso Henriques reign, the conquest of Lisboa.&nbsp; Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaView From the Top by Serge Pavkin MusicEpic Battle Music by Airwolf89Big Time by Yevhen OnoychenkoMilitary March Drums by Land of BooksCamelot by Billy ZiogasMoment to the End by RockotArabic Sadness by Serge Quadrado<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 43 - Lisboa 

<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode we explore one of the missing critical pieces of Afonso's puzzle, which was a was a royal marriage. We see how his marriage to Matilda of Savoy and the subsequent birth of his legitimate children reshaped his royal court and his long-standing alliances.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the fee tier and join the conversation!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credits:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fantasy Medieval Mystery by DeusLower&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fresh Morning Air by SergePavkinMusic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Moment to The End by SergePavkinMusic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeux Olympique by Melodigne&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Afonso Henriques marriage to Matilda of Savoy (1146 - 1167)

This episode we explore one of the missing critical pieces of Afonso's puzzle, which was a was a royal marriage. We see how his marriage to Matilda of Savoy and the subsequent birth of his legitimate children reshaped his royal court and his long-standing alliances. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaFantasy Medieval Mystery by DeusLowerFresh Morning Air by SergePavkinMusicMoment to The End by SergePavkinMusicJeux Olympique by MelodigneAlban Elfed the Gathering by OB-Lix<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 42 - The Royal Family

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into some we touched only lightly in a previous episode, the rather significant act of Afonso Henriques declaring his vassalage to the Pope. We’ll explore how Afonso navigated the complex interplay of papal authority, Leonese overlordship, and local power. As well as how despite Roman hesitation, Afonso’s de facto authority as king was firmly established in the eyes of his people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the fee tier and join the conversation!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credits:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Experimental Synth Tech by Rockot&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ethereal Land by SergePavkinMusic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Medieval Ambient by DeusLower&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trip Outro by Kulakovka&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cinematic Ambient Piano by Rockot&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Afonso Henriques seeks Papal confirmation of his independence 1140-1143

In this episode, we will be doing a deep dive into some we touched only lightly in a previous episode, the rather significant act of Afonso Henriques declaring his vassalage to the Pope. We’ll explore how Afonso navigated the complex interplay of papal authority, Leonese overlordship, and local power. As well as how despite Roman hesitation, Afonso’s de facto authority as king was firmly established in the eyes of his people. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaExperimental Synth Tech by RockotEthereal Land by SergePavkinMusicMedieval Ambient by DeusLowerTrip Outro by KulakovkaCinematic Ambient Piano by Rockot<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 41- Miles Sancti Petri

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore how the collapse of Almoravid power plunged the western lands of Al-Andalus into chaos. Rival Muslim leaders like Ibn Qasi and Ibn Wasir fought for control, while Afonso Henriques seized the opportunity to expand his realm. But this wasn’t just a clash of swords, it was a game of diplomacy and deception. We’ll uncover how Portugal’s first king forged truces, traded tributes, and even made secret pacts with his supposed enemies to secure his southern frontier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the fee tier and join the conversation!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credits:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;War and Peace by-Billy Ziogas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Travel-in-Arab by StockMusic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Action Cinematic Rhythm by MoodMode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sahara Sunrise by ArtSlop Flodur&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Revolt against the Almoravids in western al-Andalus (1144 -1147)

In this episode, we explore how the collapse of Almoravid power plunged the western lands of Al-Andalus into chaos. Rival Muslim leaders like Ibn Qasi and Ibn Wasir fought for control, while Afonso Henriques seized the opportunity to expand his realm. But this wasn’t just a clash of swords, it was a game of diplomacy and deception. We’ll uncover how Portugal’s first king forged truces, traded tributes, and even made secret pacts with his supposed enemies to secure his southern frontier. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaWar and Peace by-Billy ZiogasTravel-in-Arab by StockMusicAction Cinematic Rhythm by MoodModeSahara Sunrise by ArtSlop Flodur<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 40 – Divine Mission

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we rewind the clock back a little and trace the dramatic unraveling of Almoravid power across al-Andalus and Morocco. From the loss of Zaragoza in 1118 to the revolt of Córdoba, we see how Yusuf ibn Tashfin’s dying warnings were ignored by his son ‘Ali—triggering disaster on both sides of the straits&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the fee tier and join the conversation!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Credits:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Medin Melodies by Melodigne&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Suspense Day by Land_of_Books&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Arabic by Music_For_Videos&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shadows of the Night by SoundUniverseStudio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Server by Rockot&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Camelot by Billy_Ziogas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The fall of the Almoravid Empire (1118-1145)

In this episode, we rewind the clock back a little and trace the dramatic unraveling of Almoravid power across al-Andalus and Morocco. From the loss of Zaragoza in 1118 to the revolt of Córdoba, we see how Yusuf ibn Tashfin’s dying warnings were ignored by his son ‘Ali—triggering disaster on both sides of the straits Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalCheck out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaMedin Melodies by MelodigneSuspense Day by Land_of_BooksArabic by Music_For_VideosShadows of the Night by SoundUniverseStudioServer by RockotCamelot by Billy_Ziogas<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 39 - Fall and Rise

On this show we retrace the history of the Portuguese people, beginning with its deepest roots. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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