For most Portuguese, the history of our country starts and ends with the reconquista, the voyages of discovery, and the Velvet Revolution. With this podcast, I’m learning about the bits in between. I have especially enjoyed the chapters about the Muslim centuries, learning about how there was much more to the story than just muslims and Christians fighting each other. Listening to these sessions while walking around the old Muslim quarter of Coimbra has been a special treat.

Eagerly waiting more episodes!

If you like history, then you will love this podcast. Fast moving, but detailed enough in a logical progression of presentation that allows both learning and enjoying

Really happy to have a Portuguese history podcast. Cheers!

This is a must listen to podcast for anyone who loves history or wants to learn more about Portugal! Rob Mendes does an incredible job with his research and makes the dense information easy to understand. 10/10 recommendation!

I’m caught up and dying for more! Really good.

So delightful! Nations like this deserve to have their stories told. This is worth a listen!

I didn't realize how little I knew about Portugal until I saw the title of this podcast. After about the 16th century, Portugal kind of drops off the radar. But its history is as interesting and impactful as the other Western European countries we spend all our time on. This show is well-researched and engagingly presented. Each episode leaves me wanting more. Highly recommended.