The Reconquista - Part 5 History of Portugal

The Christian War of Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula continues. The fight between the Christian Kingdoms and the Muslim States of Al Andalus is now seen through the birth of a new country, Portugal. The History of Portugal begins with western Knights that made their way in to help after the disaster of the Battle of Sagrajas. Soon Henry from Burgundy and his son Alfonso I Henriques (soon to be known as Afonso the Conqueror) lay down the foundation of what will be, in time, a world empire.
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[@FlashPointHx]

Finally got this video on Portugal up and running! I posted parts of this video's creation on line as I went along, and it was lovely to hear from so many people from Portugal along the way! You folks are really into your history! So please, spread word and share this video - especially if you ARE from Portugal. Your history is just amazing!! Thanks again for watching.

[@julesverne4629]

I am Celtic Galician Portuguese and 100%/100% together with The Catholic Christian Church Recognize 100%/100%% ""KING ALFONSO DE HENRIQUES AS ULTIMATE CHRISTIAN ""SUPER KING OF PORTUGAL SINCE THE PAST TO THIS VERY DAY OF 2019"". Sorry, Celtic Galicia but ""Super KING Alfonso Henriques of PORTUGAL is also ""White Celtic Galician Christian White Portuguese Celtic Galician Portuguese KING ALFONSO HENRIQUES DE PORTUGAL whom also has 100%/100% Support from The Christian Catholic Church of PORTUGAL for White Celtic Galician Christian Portuguese Peoples'; ""KING ALFONSO HENRIQUES OF PORTUGAL AS THE WHITE CELTIC GALICIAN PORTUGUESE CHRISTIAN KING OF PORTUGAL Back then, Until Today in 2019 and beyond times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Viva o Nosso Super Christao ""REI ALFONSO HENRIQUES DE PORTUGAL PARA SEMPRE NO PASSADO ATE HOJE EM 2019 e para Futuro tambem em Statuas Brancas de Marmora de ""REI ALFONSO HENRIQUES DE PORTUGAL BRANCA CHRISTIANIDADE PARA SEMPRE ATE O NOSSOS E NOSSAS Vidas Brancas Povos Celtas Gaelico Gaeilica Galego Galega PORTUGAL PORTUGUESA CHRISTIANIDADE ATE O FINAL FIM""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................!!!!....

[@rimlandrealist7679]

wonderful illustrations but a number of inaccuracies: Afonso was in the south and it was the Bishop of Braga that invited the crusaders to plunder Lisbon. The crusader army, to my knowledge, arrived by sea; it did not disembark in Porto to make its way to Lisbon by land.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahahaha you’re right, but to animate all that and keep the flow of narrative flowing wouldn’t have worked out. Besides, the Bishop was working under the orders of Afonso so the end result was the same. But there are references that the initial meeting was in Porto

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

Flash Point History I am not from Portugal but my Spaniards roots and live in New Jersey where many portugués live. Portugal and Spain the same country sad they are divided because they fighting each other when the moors was united. Many centuries to reconquer! What happens? Are the moors was not so bad people.

[@nomeyodomar]

@@FlashPointHx I'm Portuguese. Thank you for the accurate(with the exception of Afonso Henriques heading to Lisbon, already referred) , but also excitingly told way of the birth of my country and its role in the Reconquista.

[@nikolak4225]

Caralho my Portuguese friends from Serbia

[@ThrE3-GeS]

Nikola K What you have done with Lazar in Kosovo against the ottomans is like what we did with Afonso in the reconquista against the mours. ;)

[@x.p.t.o8062]

Gud naite pipole

[@a.caeiro7775]

@Nikola K Um grande olá para a Serbia! Thank you so musch 💕🙏

[@nopt8191]

Kosovo je srbija my friend Respect from Portugal

[@SB-gy2vx]

Caralho é, muito provavelmente, a palavra mais falada em Portugal 😂

[@joaoantunes2917]

The knights who speak are the Templars who helped Portugal to be born and later became Portuguese. Only Portugal supported the Templars when the pope and countries with France, Spain and England wanted their destruction.

[@MadMatTom7769]

So, they were on the wrong side...

[@manuelaveiga4084]

Can you do one on Afonso Of Albuquerque of Portugal , known as one of the best military generals in Portugal history , if not The Best , he also had many names , The Lion of the Sea , Master of the Red Sea , etc , sorry for my English love your videos !

[@a.caeiro7775]

Yes, great sugestion!

[@albertoluzon9079]

Soy de Zaragoza Aragón España. Muchas películas y reportajes se han hecho de las cruzadas en Oriente Medio. Pero poco se habla de la reconquista iberica . Aqui si qe hubo una gran cruzada de siglos. También hay qe decir qe hubo convivencia entre musulmanes cristianos y judíos. Tras la reconquista iberica se formó España con la union de todos excepto Portugal. De hay España y Portugal

[@fredbrockman319]

It's rare you see a history of my home nation's foundation on youtube. Great vid! Portugal é a alma e o coração.

[@FlashPointHx]

happy that you liked it

[@gabrielpaesbernardinelli3071]

Portugal and Spain have an intrisec and rich history. Later the two crowns would unite in the event called Union Iberiaca, ironically, the throne of Portugal became vacant because King Don Sebastião of Portugal in search of the glory of his ancestors in the "Reconquista", died in a campaign against the Kingdom of Morocco in 1578. After a War for the Succession of the Throne, most of the members of the Council of Governors of the Kingdom of Portugal supported Philip II of Spain as moderating power and put an end to internal disputes. This union lasted from 1580 to 1640, and only came to an end after a long War of Independence (War of the Restoration 1640 and 1668) that would put the House of Bragança in power in Portugal. For my country Brazil, this union was fundamental, because the immense power of Spain at the time, this contributed and much for the colonization of the interior of Brazil. Later, after independence, the first Emperor of Brazil would be from the house of Bragança, Emperor Pedro I of Bragança and Bourbon (1822 - 1831), who also became King of Portugal (1826) after abdicating the throne of Brazil in favor of his son Pedro II. Congratulations for the excellent work, I love your work, Greetings from Brazil to Flash Point History and to all those who love history. P.s.: Sorry about my English.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hello!! I've always wanted to visit your country. I've had friends go and say how vibrant your people are. We have a Brazilian restaurant here in San Francisco - the food alone is amazing. Thank you for sharing all that history. The history of the South American countries is another fascinating time in history. I definitely need to read more about the history of Brazil in particular You're English by the way is excellent ! I'm really happy you liked the video !

[@gabrielpaesbernardinelli3071]

@@FlashPointHx Thank you for sharing your history knowledge with us. Brazil has a fascinating history, especially the period of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, when our country acquired this miscegenation for which we are so famous, we receive people from all over the world, in such a way that we say that to several countries within Brazil, but without losing the sense of nation. Come visit us, you will be very welcome and I am sure you will love.

[@FlashPointHx]

Can't wait to get down there !@@gabrielpaesbernardinelli3071

[@outorgado2776]

"PS: sorry about my english" depois de um texto perfeitamente escrito XD

[@FlashPointHx]

estou feliz que você gostou do vídeo

[@devinhendon1996]

That’s is just BAD ASS!!!!! 🇵🇹💪🏾

[@patriickmoreiira]

Hell Yes!! 😃 very cool man, the time was so short, the battle of Ourique was the most important Win of Portugal against the Almoravids, 5 important figures including the leader were killed, that's why we got the 5 shields in the flag 🙂 and right after the battle, all the soldiers start to call him King. Very cool, can't wait for the next one 😁

[@FlashPointHx]

I might just have to do a segment on that - but couldn’t go to deep into the details in this video.

[@patriickmoreiira]

Flash Point History uhuh nice 🙂🙂 and Later, the seven yellow castles symbolize wins and Moorish fortresses that were overthrown in battle.

[@rvrv7021]

This batle is epic, but there is other that i sink is better. When d. Afonso Henriques is old, is Son d. Sancho start to roole the country. And in that time , the almoad califa imself go to iberic península whith a great army and ataque Portugal and seage Santarém and d.sancho os seaged in Santarém. When d. Afonso Henriques know that is Son is seaged in Santarém he come whith a army and ataque the califa. In that time the califa think that is all ok and send half of is army to seaged lisbon. In that time d. Afonso Henriques ataque the califa army, the califa had homed whith a Arrow and the almoad sink the califa is dead and start to roone away. In the almoads skape the califa himself die. I think that this batle is more epic because the d. Afonso Henriques is old man and he whin the califa that came to iberic península personaly to give a lesson to the portuguese and die... D. Afonso os the portuguese King that i more apreciate

[@FlashPointHx]

I’ll try to cover some of that in the next episode. The caliph found himself isolated from his army and on the wrong side of the river. He was wounded and died in Morocco a little bit later. Can totally understand why you have ranked Santerem so highly

[@rvrv7021]

@@FlashPointHx i love that story because its definetively true and there are solide evidences. And the fact the califa died after trying to teatch a lesson to the portuguese is epic. The Ourique batle is envolved in Legends . I believe that a batle ocorred , but i dont believe that Jesus apear to d.afonso Henriques and give is suport. Is to romance . And there arent solide proves that Ourique batle ocorred. The Santarém is a fact, and thats why i like. Its solide proves that appens.

[@Solon1581]

Outstanding videos. The only complaint that I have that they are way too short. Just amazing.

[@FlashPointHx]

I agree, I usually make these longer. I think that is important so it doesn't break up the narrative. For this particular episode I just wanted to break it down into the individual states. After this it will go back to the 15-20 minute installments.

[@ThisisBarris]

Man, absolutely wonderful intro. Love the style. It would be awesome if you discussed how Spain lost much of its Muslim influence despite hundreds of years of Muslim influence. I remember reading about how they forced everyone to convert to Christianism, but can't remember much. Did the same happen in Portugal? Another great video man. Your work is remarkable and you deserve much more subscribers!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks so much! I think Portugal had a very similar take on the reconquest as Spain - I haven't gotten to that part of my research - yet. But I'm thinking I'm going to have a separate episode dedicated to just the inquisition.

[@rvrv7021]

In Portugal, the inquisition ataque the jews that are forced to convert to cristianism. Só in these time Portugal dont have muslins or the muslins are irrelevant. Só the muslins in this time or convert or go to others place

[@zakback9937]

@@adiosadios8500 Blood Mixing making people smart? What?! no. It doesn't make people smart nor beauty, sometimes it can go in an bad effect, by where this person identifies and if the even if the Portuguese mixed with the Moors, It wouldn't have been that much mixed as to a different race since both are Caucasoid. However there were also the Natives of Iberia that converted and those that fled went to Morocco or Algeria etc. And only a Jewish prophecy promotes the mixing of people, Islam doesn't say go and mix nor does it forbid it but leaves it out neutral :p

[@FlashPointHx]

they weren't as fervent about the inquisition as the Spanish thats for sure. But make no mistake - the reconquest did force a majority out. @@adiosadios8500

[@FlashPointHx]

hahahaha ! Mixed blood makes sense from a biological perspective as well. As for more smart and beautiful - totally agree - but perhaps I'm biased - my little boy who just turned 7.5 months is half Indian half Latin and he's just beautiful! @@adiosadios8500

[@lostrangerjosh8680]

The bop at 6:00 got me moving

[@LucianaPereira-pl4jw]

Great work! thank you for your videos.i'm Portuguese,but I'm loving the videos about all the story of the peninsula Ibérica on this time.we study it in school,but not so deeply.i new all those kingdoms, but your give it an all other dimentiom Whit the chronology. I love it! I red that D. Afonso Henriques, knowing that he had a small army to deal with the other mourish kingdoms after the departure of the crusead army, didn't alowd the massacre of Muslim population of Lisbon, avoiding that Muslim kingdoms united against him. However some crusade crossed the river Tejo to fish near the city of Almada"Almadam",just in front of Lisbon. The mourish attack and kill some. There was punishing attack on the city after it,the sloter the population,and distroy the castle (there non there until this day). Maybe some other time you can also make some videos about the conetion between Portugal and the templers. Thank you very much.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hello !! I am so happy that you liked my video! Your people have an amazing history! I need to travel to Lisbon one of these days! I live in San Francisco and I hear you also have a Golden Gate Bridge! Take care!

[@hermanosoares3860]

Muito bom!thank you 🇵🇹👍

[@obiwanshinobi87]

wauw.. this channel is seriously under rated.. Great job!!... This one is going in my favorites list

[@FlashPointHx]

Nice!

[@rusticus6393]

The deeds of Ser Martim Moniz, Captain at the service of King Afonso Henriques, will always be associated with the siege of Lisbon. When St.George´s Castle was itself put under siege he noticed some moorish defenders atempting to close it´s doors. The good captain died a glorious death by leading an attack on the doors and using his own body to prevent them being completely shut, giving his fellow christians enough time to secure them and eventually take the castle. In his honor, the entrance was dubbed Porta de Martim Moniz (Gate of Martim Moniz).

[@FlashPointHx]

Fascinating! I didn't go into too much detail on this particular siege, but that is an valiant act. I would have loved to include that in the podcast. Thanks for sharing this !

[@rusticus6393]

​@@FlashPointHx Mind you, please, that Alexandre Herculano, a famous and reliable 19th century portuguese historian utterly dismisses this whole episode as a legend forged by a distant descendant of Martim Moniz.

[@astrogay220]

great doc , im portuguese , and i love how you describe our early History

[@jcfferreiraalfredo7815]

Well done . Thanks .

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you !

[@UpcycleElectronics]

Great series. I just binged it to this current state. Keep 'em coming. -Jake

[@FlashPointHx]

Wow ! Seriously Jake - that’s like 10+ hours. I’m impressed! Guess you really liked it . Next one is coming !

[@brunomatos858]

I was waiting for this ;) Best regards from Portugal

[@FlashPointHx]

All the best my friend! I am happy you liked it!

[@thesudaneseprince9675]

The production quality of these videos is stunning, an absolute pleasure to watch! Thank you.

[@FlashPointHx]

Glad you like them! Appreciate it!

[@anacasanova7350]

Por favor, ponga subtítulos en español. Los chinos y coreanos y turcos lo hacen.

[@muhammedfawaz3500]

The king of Alfonso is a very smart statesman who managed to take advantage of the Muslims ’preoccupation with their crises and expand his kingdom despite the weakness and smallness of his army as he always avoided engaging in open battles against Muslims, and seized many important forts and cities with the help of the Crusaders

[@diogobarata6346]

Afonso engaged in several open battles against the muslims. The battle of Ourique was one of them. Afonso was also fighting others in the north. He is one of the greatest warrior kings of the Middle Ages.

[@GrandChiefSmackaho]

This series is like crack. I just finished the video and I need my next fix.

[@FlashPointHx]

hahahah - You got me cracking up over here. I think this comment is going in the end credits of the next video.

[@MrManuets]

Excellent work, congratulations. A correction, Battle of Sao Mamede was in 1228 not 1224.

[@FlashPointHx]

You're right - I saw that in post and was bummed I missed it

[@siimplykittxie8469]

No, it was 1128. You're a century off.

[@BrentWilliams2]

You are doing an amazing job.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks!

[@thirdtrysacharm6177]

Woohoo, I love this channel! Keep it up! :D

[@FlashPointHx]

Nice!! I’m really happy you like the videos

[@taintofcartman8064]

YES!!! It's back on today

[@FlashPointHx]

Aim to please

[@Uncle_Fred]

This is fantastic. Love the series. Just watched all your videos from your first to the current one. One minor quip Flash Point: Is it possible to show more territories/borders like you've started to do in this episode? I find a name and a border to be so helpful in understanding this content, and it especially helps situate things in their local context.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey, I happy that you liked the series! Wow - watching from the beginning is over ten hours ! Impressive. I’ll defknietly add more borders in the future. Only problem is I’m usually taking about big periods of time and the borders shifted rapidly. Thanks for the feedback!

[@Uncle_Fred]

@@FlashPointHx 10 hours! Yes, but it doesn't feel like that. You and History Time are absolutely great at piecing these people, places and ideas together into proper narratives. Yes, please! If an army moves, or a city is shown, please have territories/borders, this helps me immensely as a visual person, especially since Iberia is such a patchwork of fiefdoms throughout the Middle Ages. I know this might be a lot to ask as it will add additional research time. Thank you for these videos.

[@TheAlmightySnobDog]

The Game of Afonsos or The Afonso´s Game

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahaha - soooo many alphonsos !! The next episode is about Alphonso X

[@BorisMarques14.88]

The name is of germanic origin, aethelfuns, i believe it means "noble warrior", or "ready for nobility", it still is a very common name in Portugal, i named my son Afonso.

[@Tusiriakest]

The question that remains answering is why? Why did the nobles of Portugal wanted independence? Just for the military success of their count? Seems unlikely considering their forefathers had all had military feats of their own and didn’t declare anything. Some historians suggest something that I think is a great answer. The Portuguese weren’t Iberians or celtiberian before roman conquest, they were celts and lusitanian, and after Rome they were mixed with the Suebi, not the visigoths who conquered the suebi kindom much later. After the unification of the peninsula by the visigoths and the islamic conquest, the descendants from suevic nobility were displaced, for the visigoths were in power. Portuguese independence was, for this historians, an attempt to re-separate the suevic kingdom. And that’s a good guess

[@FlashPointHx]

That’s not a bad idea, Portugal was composed of a collection of different tribes. In my prior series on Hannibal, the research I came across pointed to how the tribes of the Lusitania were fiercely independent. The stories of Hannibal and his father Hamilcar all mention how they had to fight and engage them relentlessly. Perhaps some of that vigor passed down to the Medieval era. The other point is that Portugal never really had a good geographical defensive line - save some mountains in the north and a portion of a river valley system in the south. So how did she maintain her independence so well?

[@Tusiriakest]

Flash Point History My answer to that would be a sense of collective identity that was separate from that of the other peoples of the peninsula. Think about it: celtic lusitanian vs iberian; than administratively separate during roman rule; than suebi vs visigoths; then Portugal and Spain. Ever separated made the West of the peninsula feel apart. The Portuguese don’t feel themselves as one of the Iberian countries, they dont even seem to remember that Spain has different countries within, for to the Portuguese, Spain is as alien and as kin as France or Italy. During the fernando’s succession war (aljubarrota) and Napolionic invasions ( with Spain’s help) the plebeians and low nobility always supported the crown. The Castillians were always seen as foreign invadors.( the exception was the Iberian union, for a independent Portugal was promised under the crown union. And even that lasted only until Filipe IV of Spain wanted to annex Portugal, which led to a full rebellion).

[@FlashPointHx]

I guess in the end, even if Spain did attempt a full take over, they would never be able to hold it. Excellent response btw, hownisnit that you know so much of these time periods?

[@Tusiriakest]

Flash Point History thanks! I got a lot going for me actually xD 1- I’m Portuguese ( but don’t worry, that doesn’t influence my view xD) 2- I have a major and a masters on political science and international relations 3- work in the field. And although medieval times aren’t my specialty, the collective identity as a strong political variable in international relations is. Although I usually investigate this regarding the European Union, I think it’s quite explainable of the Portuguese independence as well as the Spain’s unity

[@diogorodrigues1961]

Another great video!

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks! I'm really glad you liked it !

[@TugaTrekker]

Been waiting for this video since you started the reconquista series, i know you're doing this as an ongoing series to get to the war between Spain and the native Americans but I hope you can come back and do more in-depth look into Portugal's history, there r so few history videos about it

[@FlashPointHx]

Yeah I kind of agree - When I was researching this, there is almost nothing out there. I'll try to get back to this. You should check out my friend - Epimethius's channel - he does these in-depth videos on the history of individual nations. I may be wrong - but I think he has something on Portugal. All the best!

[@reallyneed2know]

But congrats over all, the ones about the portuguese age of Discovery are prefty cool too... check the battle of Diu in 1509, I think yiu would make agood video about it and why its considered one of t most important battles in world history

[@IanHGamer]

Keep up with these great videos!

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks! I’m happy that you liked my content. I think I saw another comment of yours - but it was back a few episodes. Have you been binging the channel? Awesome!

[@IanHGamer]

@@FlashPointHx Yup, has soon as i started to watch the frist episode about the reconquista had to watch to whole thing xD

[@FlashPointHx]

Outstanding - that's a LOT of time you invested in this series - thanks! @@IanHGamer

[@anthroderick5383]

Great! And just when I was going to sleep!

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - I think I managed to keep someone else from sleeping as well.

[@rafaeldelaroca796]

So well made! As always ;)

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks!

[@afifi1828]

Besides Almoravid and Almohad, I heard Marinid sultan of Morocco also try to be involve in Al Andalus Spain. Is Marinid the last Morocco kingdom that set a foot in Iberian peninsular ?

[@FlashPointHx]

Technically yes, they did land in Iberia - but they never had grand designs for the entire peninsula. By their time, Al Andalus was reduced to the state of Granada under the Nasrids. Furthermore, the Christians were by then attacking Morocco. The Marinids basically wanted to control the trade through the strait of Gibraltar.

[@jorgeesteves7695]

it saddens me and it's a shame that a peninsula that started out without borders becomes two countries that will compete for a handful of land and gold during their history

[@FlashPointHx]

That’s the story of a lot of empires

[@GP090]

Well done man enjoying the series a lot so far. you earned a sub from me.

[@FlashPointHx]

Nice! Appreciate it. Welcome !

[@shootgunMarvel]

Greeaattt... now i wanna play Civilization..

[@FlashPointHx]

Ha! Me too - love that game

[@TomWoodwardVideos]

another great video

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!

[@براہمداغ]

Yes. Like someone is saying, please make a video or two about the internal squabbles and politics of the taifas.

[@FlashPointHx]

I'll have an entire video on the Nasrid

[@MaxSluiman]

Well done!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!I'm happy you liked it

[@SubcontinentHistoryChannel01]

Would you please tell me what application or software is used for making map videos?

[@FlashPointHx]

I actually use PowerPoint to create the maps. Then I use a program called Apple motion to animate them.

[@SubcontinentHistoryChannel01]

@@FlashPointHx thank you Soo much ♥️♥️

[@tamerofhorses2200]

Why the hell doesn't this channel have more subscribers

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahaha - ask myself this all the time :)

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

Tamer of Horses because we are living in a society or world where people care about money no history. So many centuries of civilization and ignorance.

[@elwerouno1]

👑RÍOS FAMILY 👑 it refers to the ROYAL HOUSE OF ASTURIAS where the RÍOS👑 last name most likely originated from.👑

[@reallyneed2know]

You forgot the role of the knight templers ...the connection to t family of Afonso Henriques, to his father, t favt he gives 1/3 of his land to them and they help him eun all his batles agains the muslims ...

[@antoniplebanski1119]

👍👍👍

[@danieldossantos5868]

What do you use to animate your videos? It's very good quality.

[@FlashPointHx]

I use a program called Apple Motion

[@thispodcastisnotimportant6667]

The-Ultimate Portuguese Soap-Opera!!!!!!!!!... :D

[@FlashPointHx]

Porrrrrrrr que?!!!!

[@sandoval1977]

REQUIEM POR GRANADA (SPANISH)

[@sablon768]

You know for all the wars and battles across the entirety of Europe and the middle east with all the swords, shields, suits of armour, chainmail and many other weapons all being used by thousands and thousands of people over a period of 700yrs. Where are they all???? Theyre not things you melt down unless damaged, theyre unlikely to just be left to rot due to them being defensive and useful even in times of early guns, theyre unlikely to have been thrown away due to their value and purpose. They would have been treasured and passed down through families as relics of the wars that were fought by their ancestors. So why arent there millions upon millions of swords, shields, armour and chainmail being discovered today???? They should be everywhere in everyones families which they arent, theyre only in the hands of a very small few. Its not like many have been dug up either so they were rarely buried with people. Its almost like these events didnt happen anywhere near what we are told. Theres just not enough evidence of all of these battles, wars and constant fighting.

[@assadbenbrahim]

Great video, like always :D , will we see some videos about Tunisia soon? or maghreb :D

[@FlashPointHx]

If you go back to episode 2 - the journey to al Andalus, there is a video about the Islamic Conquest across North Africa.

[@assadbenbrahim]

@@FlashPointHx Cool, will check it but there is more glorious parts of our history(Carthage/ Hafsids(they won a crusade and Saint louis died in here)/Husseinids/or even WWII Tunisia Campaign. . .)

[@FlashPointHx]

I used to live in St. Louis for a big part of my life - will definitely be mentioning him@@assadbenbrahim

[@maximiniusthrax2209]

OOOO YEA

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - I take that as a positive comment =)

[@Tigerjuhhh]

PORTUGAL CARALHO

[@SeArCh4DrEaMz]

which pêriod in history will u cover after ure done with the reconquista?, im curious :)

[@FlashPointHx]

This is part of a story arch that will continue to the Spanish Monarchy and then into the age of discovery ending with the Aztec and Inca

[@diogofilipeestevao]

First of, I’d like to say the video is fantastic, I love the style and I very much appreciated the importance you gave Portugal regarding the Reconquista. However, some information seems to be wrong, which is normal considering this part of Portuguese history is hard to find in English. For starters, Henry was of more importance than Raymund, since Henry belonged to the Ducal Bourgognes, whilst Raymund was a descendant of the County holding Bourgognes. Raymund was given a legitimate daughter and Galiza, whilst Henry was given an illegitimate daughter and Portugal. This wasn’t a slight on Henry, as Portugal would be considered better territory for it’s room to grow, and bastards could inherit in the Iberian Peninsula. Second, the plan by the two cousins was a part of a Burgundian plot, initially by Hugo of Clung, later by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, to make the Burgundy dinasty the ruler of western Hispania, and to bring the Roman Rite along with it. Henry’s descendants would get Galiza, Portugal and the western portion of the peninsula, and Raymond’s descendants would get Castille and Leon. Henry was the leader of this Pro-French party, by virtue of his rank. When Alfonso VI’s only son died in battle at Ucles, leaving Raymund’s son through Urraca as heir, is when Alfonso and the Iberian nobles began having second doubts on the French nobles. However, after Raymund dies in 1107, Henry refuses to recognise Urraca as the heiress, bypassing Raymund’s son. For this, he is banished and outlawed from Alfonso VI’s court. After Alfonso VI dies in 1109, his influence grows again, and he aids Afonso of Aragon, Urraca’s new husband, against the moors. However, he soon presses the Pope to excommunicate Urraca and Afonso of Aragon due to their marriage (they were cousins) and until 1112 goes back and forth between supporting Urraca, Afonso of Aragon (they were at war with each other then) and being his own party. He was fighting the king of Aragon near Henry’s new fief of Astorga when he mysteriously dies. His son, Afonso Henriques, is 3 years old, and that’s why Teresa, his mother, assumes regency of the county. Afonso Henriques later has a confrontation with his mother and her lover, for two reasons: she had declared herself Queen, and Afonso VII of Leon did not like that, and she was planning on marrying one of the Trava brothers, which could eventually rule Afonso out of the inheritance. Teresa seems to have been following her late husbands dream, at the expense of her son. Teresa and Henry never declared Portugal independent in 1095, the first record of Henry being in the Peninsula is from 1096. Teresa and her son seem to have come under siege from Afonso VII of Leon in 1127, only surviving because Afonso went to the king of Leon to offer his vassalage instead of his mother. They came into conflict at São Mamede, in 1128, as part of a power struggle, but besides Afonso now ruling the county, relations with Galicia and the Trava’s went back to being good. Also, Teresa’s lover was probably not the count of Galicia yet considering his father was still alive. The proclamation after the battle of Ourique is a myth, he only called himself Infante de Portugal. Lastly, Afonso Henriques was followed by his son Sancho I as king of Portugal, who then was followed by his son, Afonso Henriques’s grandson, Afonso II, as the third king of Portugal, and it was he who sent troops to fight at Las Navas de Tolosa, probably not participating directly due to inheritance problems with his sisters. Regardless, keep up the good work, looking forward to more episodes on Portugal one day.

[@FlashPointHx]

That was an awesome response! You crack me up - ‘I like your video but these are all the issues . . . Chapter one’ . . . Hahaha. You’re right on a lot of points. First and foremost there are not very many resources on this time period In English. I kind of figured that Henry of burgundy had some degree of significance otherwise he would never have been offered the kings daughter in marriage. The sources that I read, make it out that his cousin was given Galicia first. And that when Alfonso the sixth discovered that there were planning to take over. That’s when he gave Henry governorship over Portugal. The king did this in order to keep them occupied with each other so that they did not attack him. As for the strife between Teresa and her half sister, I was aware of the internal dealings. However, it got so complicated that I figured it would slow down the narrative of the video. So I left it out. Teresa did indeed want to be queen and I even heard that she wanted to be called Empress. It still is impressive that she would be willing to sacrifice her own sons position in order to achieve power. When I created this series I wanted to be able to keep the flow of the narrative moving, so sometimes it’s difficult to go into the details. As for Afonso the II - yes that’s right, he was the grandson - my dialogue got cut off. I meant to say the next king named Afonso. By the way, I looked all over to find out the truth of the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. Was Afonso actually at this fight? I really appreciate your comments. I am really happy that somebody who is so knowledgeable about this time. Find the rest of my video except a bowl and entertaining. Please continue to follow along. My video on Aragon will be coming up soon. All the best!

[@diogofilipeestevao]

Flash Point History the earliest known document of Henry of Burgundy in the Peninsula is from 1096, which also confirms his status then as count of Portugal. He was influential because he was the great grandson of Robert II of France, and so related to one of the most important noble families in Western Europe. Considering that most Portuguese sources point to the early 1100s as the time the cousins began plotting (because of the birth of Sancho Alfonses, as I said before) for the inheritance of the Spanish Kingdoms, it is likely that the telenovela like story you found (and which is also taught in primary education here) is a later embellishment, as is most of Afonso Henriques early life. We do know that when Henry fell out with Alfonso VI, he was banished from the court and he ruled Portugal semi independently, which might be where you found some sources claiming Portuguese independence during Henry’s governorship. Later, because of the Hispanic Rite not being dismissive regarding bastards, Teresa wanted to split the kingdoms with her sister, not be left out because of her illegitimacy. It is quite funny that amidst all of these different interests conflicting with each other, Portugal is born. There are some other nuances, mainly regarding the Douro Aristocracy and the Braga/Santiago de Compostela conflict that really gave birth to Portugal, which I can discuss further if you wish. And no, in 1212 Afonso II simply could not participate in the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. He had just inherited his kingdom in 1211, was still consolidating royal power, had to deal with civil wars because of his sister, who owned many castles of their own, King Sancho’s bastard sons, and most importantly, king Afonso II was afflicted by leper’s disease, and would have found it very hard to travel and participate in any battle.

[@diogofilipeestevao]

Flash Point History also, I was being honest when I said I liked your video, it’s very nice to see Portuguese history being taken seriously and approached, and very few would have taken upon themselves the task of searching about Henry of Burgundy, and just skipped to Afonso Henriques, and so for that you definitely deserve the praise

[@FlashPointHx]

Oh I know - I was just joking with you. Like I said, anyone who knows this history as well as you do, then your insight is especially valued.

[@arthurfleck1554]

the music is irritating and to loud

[@maximiniusthrax2209]

breh wat happened to those hour long episodes

[@FlashPointHx]

Had a newborn so time to create these are limited. Plus my analytics showed that people were only watching for 10 minutes at a time. However, I intend to bring all these together into one hour long video.

[@maximiniusthrax2209]

@@FlashPointHx Congratulations on your newborn m8. My DNA traced back to the Iberian Peninsula. These Spain videos are awesome. Learning about people like Sancho VII really activates my almonds. You do an awesome job being unbiased. Usually crusader type history is overwhelmingly biased. (real crusades history) To be honest, I think you're just as good as people like Dan Carlin or Mike Duncan. Do you do your own graphics for all of your videos? Have you ever had your DNA traced. I've always assumed you were a brown man. Not that it matters or anything. Since you do so well being unbiased. Thank you for your historical contributions.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks, yeah a newborn is a handful. My wife and I would love to take him to Spain for his first international flight. Thanks for the compliment about Dan Carlin and Mike Duncan, I used to listen to their stuff after a friend turned me on to podcasting. I later told my friend - hey I think I can do that as well. I think it’s a really rewarding use of my time. I try to stay as unbiased as possible. It difficult - the source material is inheriantly biased and so I have to research like crazy. As for tracking my DNA - I think I will actually do that. I’m Indian - but my parents originated from what is now northern Pakistan (where Alexander the Great walked). They had to move because of the Partition of India in 47, so it would interesting so see where my distant ancestors came from.

[@Daniel-vg8fk]

Battle of São Mamede was in 1128, not 1124!

[@FlashPointHx]

You're right - think I typed that one in too quickly

[@Daniel-vg8fk]

@@FlashPointHx No problem mate, a great video nonetheless.

[@migueldasilva4109]

The second King was Sancho I the third was Afonso II

[@FlashPointHx]

ok

[@HVLLOWS1999]

3:11 TW MED II !!!!

[@FlashPointHx]

That’s right! Still trying to figure out how to make better machina with it

[@barbatvs8959]

Portugal was the first, and God said the first shall be the last.

[@SuperSnow18]

para quem quiser saber mais da "telenovela" como esse tosco chamou á nossa historia vejam este link kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGakZ36tjZZsoMU Abraço Luzo

[@ruir.4367]

Portugal Portugal Portugal...... Rubet Ensis Sanguinum Arabum

[@massinissaziriamazigh8122]

Tariq ibn ziad 💪

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes he was!

[@muhammedfawaz3500]

The Battle of Orique has never occurred and is not mentioned by Islamic sources. The Almoravids were not defeated in any battle against the Portuguese and crushed all Portuguese armies in several battles and launched many devastating raids on their lands. In 1111 Almoravides defeated Henry's forces, in May 1117 near Coimbra they defeated Teresa's forces and then sacked it And two battles in 1138 in which the Almoravids defeated the Portuguese in Evora and Santarém They also suffered many defeats against the Almohads

[@joaoconchilha2231]

If is that right, how do you explain Portugal as it is since 1147???

[@joaoconchilha2231]

Did the almoravides just fled or run away from the great Afonso Henriques our greatest king.

[@anarquia201]

When you casualy take you future capital

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - I know, it looks like they just strolled up and the raised the flag.

[@pedroribeiro8868]

☩ Port V Graal ☩

[@FlashPointHx]

Love the history of Portugal ! Need to go visit one of these days

[@pedroribeiro8868]

@@FlashPointHxCome anytime... Portuguese know how to receive and make welcome people that like us.. And if you like history you will like Portugal... You can visit Tomar (Templar stronghold) and many other cities with awesome castles, you can visit Roman, Moors, Lusitani, etc etc monuments... Evan the oldest cromlech in Europe placed near Evora with 7000-8000 year old... It's a sacred land disputed since men live in societies.

[@goldentaco4970]

They must have had some sort of isolation since they developed their own language, Portuguese.

[@wilfredcalvino2562]

What a shame is in English...

[@FlashPointHx]

not sure what you mean

[@Airsoftbraga]

"She" ??????????

[@FlashPointHx]

Not sure what you are referring to here

[@Airsoftbraga]

@@FlashPointHx "She" referring to Portugal. Name of the countries does not have sex. I think....

[@FlashPointHx]

@@Airsoftbraga I guess it depends - I've heard it both ways

[@DimBeam1]

No narrative. Very lazy.

[@FlashPointHx]

: (

[@charlesfenwick6554]

Learn correct pronunciation please.

[@FlashPointHx]

I try my friend I try - I have many faults pronunciation is one of them

Charles, Learn some manners, please :)

[@nicandrogb2954]

Galicia is Portugal 🇵🇹 let’s take what is ours from the Spanish

[@Portugal2100]

@Rodrigo Novais 😋😛🙊

[@capeverdeanprincess4444]

It’s the other way around, Portugal belongs to Galicia(Spain). No offense.

[@MrMedukneusha]

Sorry, i watched for 30 seconds, which is 20 seconds more than i allow, waiting for you to gain my attention.

[@FlashPointHx]

no please . .. .dont . . .go . . . . whatevs

[@MrMedukneusha]

@@FlashPointHx Hey its your channel. If it was your intention to have a full 90min intro and be annoying AF. Two thumbs up!

[@FlashPointHx]

Dude that was my intention ! Most found this entertaining and interesting but you, with that short attention span and amazing wit called it for what it was! I bet you’re off working on your next world changing Nobel prize even as we speak!

[@MrMedukneusha]

@@FlashPointHx You're darn right i will! Meanwhile i'll stick to channels that don't have a 90min intro and can catch my attention in ten seconds. Channels such as Invicta, Baz Battles, Kings and Generals...and various other historic channels. Trump 2020!!!!!!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Go for dude! Love ya!

[@davidxrod]

Spain once owned Portugal, its territories and Brazil. Hahahaha

[@alvafaleiro]

Fantástico 👏👏👏 Só é pena que o estado espanhol tenho tantos problemas com regiões separatistas e Portugal é dos países mais unidos do mundo ❤️🇵🇹❤️

[@davidxrod]

@@alvafaleiro Don't forget portugal is the most backward country that hasn't contributed to science and art. Don't firget that

[@alvafaleiro]

@@davidxrod Não te preocupes, nós temos acesso à investigação espanhola, 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidxrod]

@@alvafaleiro You make no sense. But keep trying little arab.. lol

[@alvafaleiro]

@@davidxrod Claro que sim, os arábes adoram nos e chegam às nossa costa como refugiados 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheHypnogog]

So impressed, and grateful I live in a time where history like this is just a click away.

[@ruir.4367]

Portugal Portugal Portugal...... Rubet Ensis Sanguinum Arabum

[@gromosvidaselvagem]

Love renconquista I from Brazil ⛪

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!!! Good to know I’ve got fans in Brazil!

[@SuperSnow18]

only 10 minutes of Portuguese history in reconquista? realy?

[@FlashPointHx]

Yeah - had to keep the narrative going on the Reconquista as a whole. There is tons of history on Portugal. Just wasn't able to fit it all in.

[@pauloabreu2367]

Portugal conquered the territory that is today the oldest European country with the same borders, also managed to be independent of Castile wend all other kingdoms fall to Castile, but to Portugal you dedicated 10 minutes and to Aragon over 20. I have just found your Chanel today, the quality is great, but you should look with other eyes to the small but great beginner of the globalization, first empire with lands in 5 continents. Portugal's history have been miss treated by bigger countries who call them selfs, explorers or conquerors wend all they have done was take Portuguese lands or used Portuguese routs, take a proper look at it and you will find that this small country have shaped the world as none other have done.

[@ecm83]

Amen!

[@danielconde13]

Great video! In Portugal we best know our first king as "Dom Afonso Henriques"; but, as we have a cognomen for all our kings and queens (considering he/she was the sovereign), the one most used for him is "Conquistador" (Conqueror), and the other less used "Fundador" (Founder). It's only too bad the video is somehow short, regarding to the amazing story of the Reconquista on the Portuguese side of the land. From the deserted - not wasted! - land of Gallaecia, to Vímara Peres and Fernando Magno, Portugal indeed begun to be created much before 1139 - Dona Teresa have even signed documents as "Regina" (Queen) of Portugal before Ourique Battle! After Lisbon, the story of the Reconquista in Alentejo and Algarve regions is also very interesting, with wining and losing of castles and territories over and over, as the land became once again vastly deserted - see the stories of Geraldo Sem Pavor (literally "Geraldo the Fearless", for example). Algarve province itself comes from Al Gharb Al Andalus, meaning "Western" Al Andalus, and from the Tagus (Portuguese "Tejo") river region and southwards many villages, towns and cities names come straight from the arabic. Portuguese language itself has hundreds of arabic origin words.

[@FlashPointHx]

keep watching - more on Portugal in later videos

[@danielconde13]

@@FlashPointHx Looking forward!

[@tugadmundo]

Not half bad, at all. Saying that "telenovela " is spanish and not Portuguese and using 'Duero " instaed of "Douro ' are minor nuissances .It is a recommendable video for sure.

[@FlashPointHx]

Well glad you half way liked it. But I try to make my videos for everyone and keep in mind that this is not meant for just a Portuguese audience.

[@ArturHolanda91]

Was about to go to sleep, had to give up my plan as soon as I saw the notification

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahaha - hope it was worth it =)

[@deltatrippers]

Fascinating history. And well told. I'm really enjoying the Reconquista, complete with a little snarkiness. But just a little. I'm told that Figueroa (my name) is Portuguese. But after looking it up, it's confusing. So I'll just settle for 'Iberian Penninsula'.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! Appreciate it. Snarkiness huh? Wait till we get to Aragon and the love life of Alfonso the Battler 😜

[@TheHistoryofSpainPodcast]

Figueroa is a noble family name originated in Galicia, and it may have its origins in the Visigothic Kingdom. The Figueroas participated in politics and religious positions as well, and I think some were also important in the 19th century in the early Spanish industrialization

[@FlashPointHx]

Interesting @@TheHistoryofSpainPodcast

[@benhadar]

Figueiroa is a name from Galiza (not Galicia). Now the language they speak in Galiza gave origin to modern Portuguese and is not from the same Iberian family as castillian (Spanish) so there is no confusion, there are Spanish people with the name Figueiroa or Figueroa from Galiza but THE NAME IS PORTUGUESE.

[@BorisMarques14.88]

If the origin of the name is Galician it can either be from spanish or pportuguese ancestors, since Portugal as mostly populated the south with galician people.

[@rvrv7021]

Finally. My cointry. Great job. I love the vídeo. D. Afonso Henriques is a Brave man and fougth many Batles and is life is very interested. In the end of is life he sucede is trone to is Son, d. Sancho,because he is to old.but when the almoade califa came whith a very large army to invade Portugal from Marrocos, he cheage d. Sancho in Santarém . D. Afonso Henriques , whith 80 years fougth a gerrilla war, and whith a small army save Santarém and the califa die whith a arow and the califa army Run away

[@FlashPointHx]

I'm really happy that you liked it! All the Portuguese I've talked to, are so passionate about their history. So it means a lot that a person from Portugal likes this video! Yes Afonso I was an impressive military leader.

[@rvrv7021]

In fact is because we are a small people, but we did great acomplememts in history. The reconquista, the voiage of Vasco da Gama to Índia and the word discoveries and the napolionic invasion of the iberic península are the most epic history of my country and the parts that i most love

[@fredrikandersson2840]

Whats the name of the song at 6:20?

[@RodolfoGaming]

Few innacuracies in this vid (based on what's given in school over here and don't take this the wrong way i've learned a lot and enjoyed this video way more detailed than whats given even in high school): 1 - the battle of São Mamede was in 24th June 1128 not 1124 (Teresa was suspect of trying to merge the houses of portugal and galicia due to her lover why the people flocked to Afonso). 2 - The crusaders were persuaded by the bishop of braga and Afonso Henriques was busy in the south commanding the siege. 3 - Afonso the Conqueror's successor was Sancho I and then it was Afonso II. (Afonso III completed the portuguese reconquista in 1249 a year after succeding Afonso II's son, Sancho II (yes name originality is through the roof during the portuguese Burgundian Dynasty(1143-1383)) And a bit of symbology you might not be aware of (hope it helps your research): 1 - The seven crowns in the portuguese flag represent the supposed seven muslim kings Afonso Henriques defeated at Ourique in 1139 and therefore gain official recognition in the treaty of Zamora (5th October 1143) where its considered the begining of the Portuguese state (just like the 4th of July is to the US) and celebrated as a national holiday but not for that fun enough, the republicans used this date to take over the portuguese monarchy in 1910 and its now known as the Republic Implantation Day. Day of Portugal is in 10th June and it symbolizes the death of the most famous portuguese poet, Luís Vaz de Camões, in 1572 during the latter stages of the descovery period. 2 - Portugal comes from latin Portucale (beautiful harbour) which was the name given to Porto by the romans. 3 - Henriques means son of Henrique (equivalent of Henry in english); He is widely known as the conqueror just like william in a way. Was injured at Badajoz(somwhere in 1160s) trying to expand into the guadiana river valley and permanent gains were up to like Setúbal (some kilometers south of Lisbon and the Tagus (Tejo in portuguese)) 4 - Afonso Henriques was born in Guimarães (near Braga) and for that the city is called the birthplace of Portugal. P.S. I apologize for the long winded comment in advance

[@mariaantonietapicarra1071]

I agree with you. D. Afonso Henriques and Infante D. Henrique (Prince Henry The Navigator) were the two persons that left an extraordinary fingerprint on this country .

[@FlashPointHx]

I feel like I’ve come full circle with this comment as I just finished the video on Prince Henry

[@MartinRussel]

D. Dinis too.

[@Belinda8881]

Afonso Henriques and Dom Dinis were the builders of the Portuguese nation. Prince Henry was one of the builders of the portuguese empire.

[@rupamede2022]

I love your videos but this one gives the impression that the Algarve was conquered during Afonso Henriques reign. That was not so. It was Afonso III who conquered the Algarve, not Afonso I.

[@FlashPointHx]

I was speaking in generalizations at that part

[@andrewbatist6355]

im searching for an expecific information but i cannot find anywere. i would like to know how common the great helm was on the portuguese ranks. during the reconquista of lisbon for example...did the portuguese has close helmets ? did they use great helms later in las navas de tolosa battle ? how common the great helm was during the counquering of the algarve ?

[@bigworm3886]

Great series but maybe choose more period appropriate music

[@FlashPointHx]

I wish I had it - hard to find stuff that isn’t copyrighted like crazy

[@jorge6207]

The official title used by Afonso I (and many of his predecessors) was King of the Portuguese (Rex Portugalensium), not king of Portugal.

[@FlashPointHx]

hahahaha - You're splitting hair here.

[@jorge6207]

@@FlashPointHx Well, I may be doing that, but I think there is a difference. Anyway, it is the historical truth for most of the first Portuguese kings. They chose not to use the territory name, but the people's name.

[@supremeleader9440]

Reconqiusta is pretty interesting especially to me considering I'm Hispanic with Iberian/ Spanish decent. Interestingly enough living in South Texas, when i was younger I've been to the City of Matamoros. Aka Moor Killer brutal lol

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes! I was looking up research on St James - who was known as Matamoros - and that city kept coming up. It’s just across the border on the Rio Grande if I remember correctly. I guess when the Spanish came through and named everything they were running out of names or something. Do you have any idea how that city got it’s name?

[@supremeleader9440]

@@FlashPointHx honestly don't know the roundabouts on the name I just discovered it recently

[@FlashPointHx]

Awesome you recognized the historical significance

[@vitorsilveira560]

@@FlashPointHx Santiago or in English saint James it's known as moros killer in Spain.also Matamoros means Moors killer. Saint Jacob : Santiago Matamoros as it's known in Galicia,Spain . It is supposed that hes remains are in Santiago de Compostela , Galícia.

[@fernandopaulo1974]

D. Afonso Henriques was King of Portugal between 1139 and 1185, began the conquests to the Moors by pushing the borders south, from Santarém, Leiria and Alentejo (Badajoz), more than doubling the territory he had inherited. Leaving thus after his death, the legacy of the reconquest to his son Sancho I King of Portugal who continued, expanded, promoted and sponsored the settlement of the country's territories to the south of Portugal in the Algarve. Precursor of the third crusade with the conquest of Torres Novas and Silves in the year 1211.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@fernandopaulo1974]

Thanks my friend.👍

[@miguelcoelho3877]

Why does the narrator keep pronouncing the name "Teresa" as "Tharissa"?! That name exists also in the English-speaking countries either as Teresa or Therese! Is it another case of too close to home, for comfort...?! And another thing: Not once was it mentioned the fact that the Knights Templar (established in Portugal since 1120) were extremely important in the decisive battles against the Moors -- so much so that King Afonso I of Portugal awarded them with huge tracts of land recently recovered back from the invading Moors, making them one of the most powerful and wealthy religious & military orders in Christendom. Or the fact that the Crusaders did stop in Iberia on their way to the Holyland not by chance, but rather by Papal request, in order to help free the Iberian Peninsula of the presence of infidels (to the Christian faith, it goes without saying).

[@FlashPointHx]

Only so much I can add to a narrative before I destroy the overall flow

[@miguelcoelho3877]

@@FlashPointHx Okay, that's fair. But were you aware of the Templars' contribution to the formation of the Kingdom of Portugal in the early XII century? Because a significant number of castles and fortifications of medieval Portugal can be attributed to them if I'm not mistaken... And thanks for your prompt response. Great channel, I had forgotten to mention in my initial comment, so I do it now. Thanks, again!

[@FlashPointHx]

Oh yeah - I read Joseph O’Callaghan’s ‘Reconquest & Crusade in Medieval Spain’ when I was creating this series. He goes extensively into the Crusade aspect of things - especially into the impact of the Crusading orders. Templars were not the only ones. Hospital arms and the orders of Spain - Calatrava, Santiago, etc all had special places. Indeed when Alphonso I of Aragon died he basically gave the Templars his kingdom. Happy you liked the series

[@miguelcoelho3877]

@@FlashPointHx That's great. Perhaps one day you will come for a visit, and immerse yourself further in the legacy of those ancient times, still so noticeable, with plenty of castles, villages/towns inside strong defensive structures, old churches, museums, etc. I think you might like it...

[@FlashPointHx]

I’ve been to Spain before twice and have seen some of this. As soon as my child is a little older we plan on taking him to the Iberian Peninsula as his visit trip to Europe.

[@wsteffen]

The information regarding the Crusaders from the North does not correspond with my information. The information given here states a later year for the liberation of Lisbon by the Crusaders than I have got. According to my sources the Crusaders from the ocean was nothing but Christian Vikings from Norway who took Lisbon from the Maurs in 1010! They conquered not only Lisbon but also Sintra and Alcaser do Sal! The deal with the King of Portugal was that they got to keep the loot but handed over the cities to the Portuguese King with they did. They did not sail in medieval ships as portrayed here in this presentation. They had old fashioned Longships the old fashion Vikingship you can find displayed in the Bayeux tapestry or see in real in Oslo. The fleet consisted of 100 Longships with 60 men in each so for it's time it was a formidable force and it did help Portugal, though the figures here is a little imprecise! Thanks!

[@FlashPointHx]

The vikings did raid Spain at several different times. There is even a famous event in 844 when they sacked Seville. Along the way they raided the Cantabrian coast and did hit Lisbon and Porto etc. Afterwards some of them made it to southern France as well. By 1147 for the taking of Lisbon by Afonso I and his coalition of crusaders is pretty well documented in a variety of sources.

[@wsteffen]

@@FlashPointHx but this is from the Saga of Sigurd Jorsalfare. He was a Christian king and they left Bergen in 1108 with 100 Longships in the autumn and stayed in Britain over the winter before they sailed on to North of Spain near Santiago del Compostella. Though they were so called Christian they were still Vikings and were feared fighters. In the Saga it's said and claimed they took Lisbon and then handed it over to the Portuguese king. I don't know, but it wouldn't surprise me because this story is immense. Their following journey went through the straights of Gibraltar where they fought of muslim pirates who took them for merchants! None of the pirates were said to survive! Their further voyage went to Palermo in Sicily where they enjoyed the spoiles taken in Portugal. Further on they sailed to Jaffa in Palestine and together with the french Crusader force in Jerusalem took Tyre! They did it the way the did it when they took Lisbon. The French Crusader army laid siege to Tyr and thus took the attention away from the seaside which then lay open for the Viking force to attack from the sea side! This can be documented as well as the long stay in Scicily by the Viking force! In light of this I urge you to seek out King Sigurd and his Crusade! Cheers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurd_the_Crusader

[@fumaaa5643]

So did they speak the same langauge back then and if yes did it change over time? Please reply someone

[@fumaaa5643]

Im refering to Portugal and Spain

[@FlashPointHx]

Each area had a regional dialect or language. Hebrew, Arabic, Castilian, Portuguese, Basque, and Latin were some of the main languages. Of these, Castilian would become Spanish as Latin would be replaced by more secular vernacular

[@LennyCash777]

Speaking of which, I thought this was kind of cool in a movie I came across recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIqul6xpiruNntE

[@capeverdeanprincess4444]

Portuguese today does not sound the same as Portuguese back then. Spanish today does not sound the same as the language back then. They(Spanish and Portuguese) were even more closer back then than they are today.

[@gzpo]

Cool, man! Now I know how Portugal became shaped the way it is! Very keen! The language is another story, but I guess it has to do with the... drats, I don't know. Anyway, thanks! Very satisfying.

[@FlashPointHx]

I'm so happy that you liked the video! The language came from a combination of the indigenous peoples of Galicia and the county of Porto along with some Celtic roots as well. They spread this to the south during the reconquest and then to the new world in South America when Spain and Portugal were the two major world powers. Spanish is derived from the speech of Castile - again spread all over the world after the Reconquista.

[@gzpo]

Gracias, obbligato! @@FlashPointHx

[@ricardopontes7177]

The language was born in the convents all over Galicia and Portus Cale, Braga, Vigo, Compostela, Lugo...