About this episode

This episode explores the failed attempt to launch an official crusade in the Peninsula and Afonso Henriques' mission to conquer Alcácer do Sal.

This episode we examine the little we know about an attempt to launch an official crusade in the Peninsula and why that idea was doomed to fail. As well as the decade long mission by Afonso Henriques to conquer the strategically critical city of Alcácer do Sal. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check 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 Valaha Ambient Epic Cinematic Orchestra by Rockot Medieval Settlement by Serge Pavkin Music Ambient Dream by Free to Use Audio Deep in the Heart by Magnetic Trailer A Desert Tale by OB-Lix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Rob Mendes

Topics covered

• crusades
• Afonso Henriques
• Alcácer do Sal
• historical missions
• Peninsula history

Keywords

• crusade
• Alcácer do Sal
• Afonso Henriques
• history
• Portugal
• Peninsula
• conquest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Pixabay

Books & works: Rythm of War, Ambient Epic Cinematic Orchestra, Medieval Settlement, Ambient Dream, Deep in the Heart, A Desert Tale

Places: Alcácer do Sal

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