Rise & Fall of The Moors in Muslim Spain
Discover the dramatic history of al-Andalus, from its rapid rise to its eventual fall.
In 711 an Arab and Berber army crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and invaded the Iberian Peninsula. Seven years later, their conquests had birthed the Muslim kingdom of al-Andalus. This marked the beginning of 8 centuries of Moorish rule, during which al-Andalus became a conduit for the transmission of knowledge between the Islamic world and Europe.
Joining us today is Brian Catlos, a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He takes us through the history of al-Andalus, from its inception and expansion through to its dramatic downfall.
Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Max Carrey.
All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media.
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