Anthology of Heroes
Epic stories of heroism throughout world history. Join me as we uncover the forgotten stories of those whose actions shaped our world!
Recent Episodes
The 21 Year Long Siege Of Candia (With Professor Buttigieg)
June 20, 2022
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 star…
The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 3: Thy Kingdom Come
June 6, 2022
"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 strongh…
The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 2: Eye Of The Storm
May 23, 2022
"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. …
The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 1: Kingdom In Crisis
May 9, 2022
"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 shado…
'Saviour' of The Reconquista: El Cid (Part 2)
April 25, 2022
"In Spain's rich history, El Cid is remembered above all others". 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 h…
'Saviour' of The Reconquista: El Cid (Part 1)
April 11, 2022
"...This man, the scourge of his time, by his appetite for glory, by the prudent steadfastness of his character, and by his heroic bravery: Was one of the miracles of God". -Ibn Bassam (11th Century Poet) on El Cid El C…
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