Anthology Of Heroes History

In this special episode I'm joined by Professor Emanuel Buttigieg from The University Of Malta!The Professor shares with me the fascinating story of The Siege Of Candia that took place over a whopping 21 years starting in 1648.The siege pitted The Knights Hospitaller against their old rivals, The Ottoman Empire. Professor Buttigieg brings the story to life with vivid storytelling and primary sources.If you liked our series on The Great Siege Of Malta, this is one for you!Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Help support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofheroesCheck Out Campfire Tales Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'He bore the impending demise of his religion, culture and way of life'Boabdil had earned his bloody throne. But there was little time to celebrate.As the armies of Christendom camped outside the last Islamic stronghold in Spain, its citizens knew the end of their world would come soon.But how would it happen?Would Boabdil resist until the bitter end?Or would he negotiate with The Christian King who had stolen everything from him?The final chapter of the 800 year Reconquista was close at hand...Part 3 of 3.Help support the show on Patreon!Sources and Attributions on our website.Check Out Campfire Tales Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Stop, stop! Don't kill him you fool, that's the Moorish King!'Boabdil's path to the throne had not been easy. He had been pressured into overthrowing his father by his mother and was captured during his first battle.After being forced to swear an oath of loyalty to The Christian King Ferdinand, many of his countrymen called him a traitor to Islam.With an army of Christian muscle backing him, the 22 year old King marched back to reclaim his homeland.The war-weary citizens of Granada had to pick a side.  Should they support the Old King who defended Islam but bought destruction to their lands? Or his son, who bought peace but at the price of their dignity? Part 2 of 3.Help support the show on Patreon!Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You cry like a woman, for what you couldn't defend as a man'Boabdil was heir to a dying kingdom.In the 15th century, Granada was the last Muslim state in Spain. For 250 years it survived, living in the shadow of the Christian kingdoms.But that all changed after the marriage between Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragorn united the two most powerful kingdoms in the lands.The Newlywed's looked hungrily at Boabdil's impoverished state and dreamed of their place in the history books as the King and Queen who reconquered Spain in the name of the Cross...Part 1 of 3.Help support the show on Patreon!Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

El Cid was down but not out!After sacking King Alfonso's lands he was in exile, barred from returning to his home and family.But, his deeds had made him famous and he soon found employment in the pay of al-Mu'taman, Lord of Zaragoza.As The Cid eyed off a city to call his own, an old enemy would return from across the straits of Africa.And, with nowhere else to turn, King Alfonso would beg El Cid to return...The second and final part of The Life of Rodrigo Diaz: El Cid, 'Christian Saviour' Of The Reconquista.Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Help support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofheroesSources and Attributions are on Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'In Spain's rich history, El Cid is remembered above all others' El Cid was a knight in 11th century Spain.Growing up in the borderlands between two religions, he gained a reputation for military skill and bravery. This led to his nickname Campeador, 'Master Of The Battlefield'.Today's he's remembered as loyal, merciful and above all, pious. But behind the legends and myths was a very different man.In this episode, we peel back the layers of this Spanish hero and learn the real story behind the hero of The Reconquista.(Part 1 of 2)Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Help support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofheroesSources and Attributions are on Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'In this tiny mountain hamlet, history was about to be made.'In this episode, we explore the story of Pelayo, the first king of Asturias, and his legendary victory at the Battle of Covadonga.To understand the significance of this battle, we delve into the history of the Visigoths, who had established a kingdom in Spain after the fall of the Roman Empire. We examine the Visigothic legacy and their eventual defeat by the Muslim invaders in 711 AD.Against this backdrop, we turn to the story of Pelayo, a nobleman who refused to submit to the Moors and launched a rebellion against their oppressors. At the Battle of Covadonga, Pelayo and his men faced an huge army of Moors with only a few hundred fighters of their own. Against all odds, they emerged victorious, marking the beginning of the Reconquista - the centuries-long struggle to recapture Spain from Muslim rule.Join us for this fascinating exploration of one of the most significant battles in Spanish history and the remarkable figure who led his people to victory against all odds.Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode!Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A summary of season 3 and some notes on what we've got planned for season 4.Thanks for the wild ride!Supporting pictures, source material and attributions can be found on our website.Join the Anthology on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew of the HMS Bounty were free from their hated captain, but what now? Their old lives were over. And the ferocious Polynesians weren't interested in sharing their islands with British sailors. As the crewmembers couple up with the few women aboard, resentment simmers when there aren't enough companions for everyone. All the while, Christian Fletcher walks a tightrope as the crew begins to sour to his leadership. Surely, somewhere in the boundless ocean there was a place for the mutineers to start afresh…The bloody end to the mutiny of HMS Bounty.(Part 2 of 2)Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! Support the show on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Of all the sea tales told down the ages, none has held its mystique so long as the mutiny on board HMS Bounty” In the year of 1789, in the vast Pacific Ocean; the mutinous crew of the HMS Bounty turn on their loathed Captain. Jeering and laughing the men push him into a tiny, overcrowded rowing boat. Wearing only his night-gown and surrounded by the endless sea; Captain Bligh knows his chances of survival are slim. As his rowboat drifts away he swears at his old crew that they will face justice once he reaches London. But he would have to find them first. Part one of the gripping story of: ‘The Mutiny That Created A Nation: The Founding of Pitcairn Island’(Part 1 of 2)Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Help support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofheroesSources and Attributions are on Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices