History of Portugal

Last episode, we examined the political and military maneuvers undertaken by the various sovereigns of the peninsula as they sought to exploit the power vacuum left by the death of the emperor.In this episode, we'll see which of those maneuvers paid off and which did not. Along the way, we'll encounter an intriguing outlaw who served Afonso Henriques, though he was never one to neglect his own interests. And we'll see how the Portuguese almost conquered the city of Badajoz.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.comVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaServer by RockotFaraway by Serge Pavkin MusicThe Road From Home by Serge Pavkin MusicDramatic Cinematic Background by Lexin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we follow Afonso Henriques as he works to secure Portugal’s fragile frontier. We’ll look at how the destruction and rebuilding of Leiria shaped the kingdom’s defenses, the role of new castles and charters in pushing settlement southward, and how the Knights Templar began to take an active hand in the border wars. Along the way, we’ll encounter stories of courage and tragedy, like the fate of Martinho, a priest captured in battle and carried deep into Muslim lands. All of this unfolds against the backdrop of a shifting Iberian landscape, where local revolts and Almoravid weakness created both danger and opportunity for the young Portuguese kingdom.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.comVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaWorld Revival by White RecordsSuspense by SergePavkinMusicSan Andreas by RockotTemple of the Heights by RockotEurope by Lexin MusicEpic Trap by Muza ProductionFrom Last Forces by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode, we're diving into the controversial acclamation of Afonso Henriques as king before the Battle of Ourique. Did it really happen, or is it just legend? We'll explore conflicting historical accounts, the symbolism of his shield, and the Church's complicated role in legitimizing his kingship, uncovering how a potential battlefield tradition transformed into a powerful national myth.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.comVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaHold The Sky by SergePavkinMusicParting by SergePavkinMusicLounge Synthwave by Abydos MusicAmbient Trip Hop by Abydos_MusicDreams in Pink by kaazoomEpic Battle Song by Rolandomat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive deep into the murky political landscape of the 1130s, focusing on Afonso Henriques’s ambiguous status between 1128 and 1137 as he maneuvered between independence and vassalage to Alfonso VII. The episode unpacks Afonso’s calculated incursions into Galician territory, including the provocative construction of the Castle of Celmes, the backlash from Alfonso VII, and the pivotal Battle of Cerneja, where Afonso defeated key Galician nobles. It culminates in the surprising Pact of Tui, a moment of apparent submission that still leaves historians debating its true implications. Along the way, we explore feudal power dynamics, shifting alliances, and the strategic balancing act Afonso played in shaping Portugal’s early sovereignty.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.comVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaA Song For You by Still Point MusicThe Flashback by Grand ProjectJust a Click Away by OB-LIXRumba by AhmadSpace Mission by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we focus on the lager cultural movement that swept Europe, known as the crusades and the effect this movement had in the County of Portugal.Join us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.comJoin me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaMedieval Ambient by Deus LowerExperimental by RockotCosmic Glow by Serge Pavkin MusicLegacy of Monteverdi Lamento Della Ninfa by White RecordsGrand View by Serge Pavkin Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover the D. Afonso Henriques battle for independence from D. Teresa and follow his early moves to secure power.Join us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.comJoin me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugalVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rythm of War by Zakhar ValahaMidnight Forest by Syouki TakahashiFaraway by Serge PavkinMusicServer by RockotDramatic Epic by Lexin MusicThe Great Inevitable by RockotShadows of the Night by Sound Universe Studioresonant by RockotSuspense by Serge PavkinMusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we cover some of the major events surrounding two of our central characters, Teresa de Portugal and Urraca de Leon. Join us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historyofportugalIf you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.comVisit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.comCredits:Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from PixabayMusic:Rhythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.