This episode, we follow the pivotal shift in strategy as Afonso Henriques and the Portuguese forces move from a defensive posture to full-scale offensive operations. From the construction of the Castle of Leiria to deep raids into Muslim-held territory, we’ll explore how Portugal carved out its place on the frontier. We will also unpack the legendary Battle of Ourique, what likely happened, what was mythologized later, and why it mattered. As the tide turns across the Iberian Peninsula, the crumbling Almoravid empire faces pressure on multiple fronts, setting the stage for a new phase in the development of Portugal.
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Music:
Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha
Background Music by Levgen Poltavskyi
Deep in the Heart by Magnetic Trailer
Hip Hop Silky Smooth by Antipodean Writer
dramatic-suspense by Ashot Danielyan
Ethno Landscape byLexin Music
Ambient Epic by Rotko
Epic War by lNPLUSMUSIC
Orion Nebula by Serge Pavkin Music
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