Category Archives: Visigoths

At last we come to the end. Roderic is on the throne when the caliphate shows up, but how does he acquit himself? Hear about turban-wearing statues, treachery, and the almost-certainly-made-up figure of Ilyan and Florinda de la Cava in Roderic’s episode! Listen to Roderic’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores I mean. He lost theContinue reading “Roderic (710-711/15)”

The petulant child is now an adult and ruling a country – but what actually happened during Witiza’s reign? Hear about the 18th Council of Toledo – or not -, the Great Portrait Switcheroo, and bishops getting laid in Witiza’s episode! Listen to Witiza’s episode on Podbean I’m going to be honest here, guys. IContinue reading “Witiza (694-710)”

Égica is on the throne, and we know one thing: Boy, does he hate his in-laws. Hear about how many people is not enough to put into boiling water, the first instance of PLAGUE, and why the Byzantines are over in the West again in Égica’s episode! Listen to Égica’s episode on Podbean Categories ConquistadoresContinue reading “Égica (687-702)”

Wamba has been packed off to a monastery, so it’s time for Julian to claim the throne. I mean, Ervig! Join us for supervillian origin stories, grammatical corrections, and an ill-fated marriage as we rate and review King Ervig! Listen to Ervig’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores Really nothing to say here. Score Peter: 0Sarah:Continue reading “Ervig (680-687)”

Everyone’s at the villa when Reccesuinth dies, so what better time to choose a new king! Join us for Pin the Tail on the Wamba, the lamest rebel name ever, what punishment awaits rapists, and who actually mixed that drink in Wamba’s episode! Listen to Wamba’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores The Chronicle of AlfonsoContinue reading “Wamba (672-680)”

After co-ruling with his father for a few years, Reccesuinth is king! Come hear about celebrity baby names, saying “up yours” to some bishops, and dying in a villa when we review Reccesuinth. Listen to Reccesuinth’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores The Chronicle of 754 tells us that when Reccesuinth is crowned, there’s a solarContinue reading “Reccesuinth (649-672)”

Chindasuinth, the oldest noble alive, has taken the throne! How will he fare against a restless church and nobility? Come hear about edicts against treason, a revised law code, and a killer epitaph when we review King Chindasuinth! Listen to Chindasuinth’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores There are definitely indications that warring went on duringContinue reading “Chindasuinth (642-653)”

You already know how this one is going to turn out, but have a listen to learn about the many hairstyles of Tulga, the boy king, and his nemesis Chindasuinth, literally the oldest noble alive. Listen to Tulga’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores Um . . . nothing. Score Peter: 0Sarah: 0Total: 0 No MeContinue reading “Tulga (640-642)”

The nobles have spoken: Chintila is king! But . . . what’s that hiding in the bushes? A Hispano-Roman uprising? Find out what happens when you have to say what goes without saying, why only 22 bishops showed up for Chintila’s party, and who the heck Tulga is in Chintila’s episode! Listen to Chintila’s episodeContinue reading “Chintila (636-640)”

The King has been overthrown! Long live the king! This should go great . . . right? Come hear about regifting a medieval fruitcake, getting the clergy in your pocket, and why that 4 year old is preaching Mass in Sisenand’s episode! Listen to Sisenand’s episode on Podbean Categories Conquistadores Sisenand was a noble GothContinue reading “Sisenand (631-636)”