057: Abd al-Rahman

SEASON 4 (BONUS): The Mediterranean Prepares EPISODE 57: Abd al-Rahman Before Córdoba fell, it rose—brilliantly. In this episode, we rewind the clock to trace the origins of Umayyad rule in Iberia. From the embers of a collapsed caliphate in Damascus to a bold new dynasty in exile, we explore how one of medieval Europe’s greatest cities was born—and why its foundations mattered centuries later. No More Paywalls! How? If you believe in what’s happening here – bringing our shared history to life, warts and all, free to the public with absolutely no more paywalls…ever…please consider donating to my caffeine-mediated research and writing through the website/app Buy Me A Coffee! With opportunities for one-time donations and even a monthly donation plan, you can voluntarily contribute to the continuation of this show. I would be eternally grateful! Social Media: YouTube: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast Meta: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3 X: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast Buy Me A Coffee! Music: Music for this episode is called “Al Andalus” by the incredibly talented (as you’ll hear) Shane Ivers. Check him out at https://www.silvermansound.com.