The Last Stand of the Moriscos: Alpujarras 1568

In 1568, the Moriscos of Granada — descendants of Spain's Muslims who had been forced to convert to Christianity — rose up in a desperate rebellion that would end with their expulsion from the kingdom. This episode follows the uprising through its leaders, Abén Humeya and Aben Aboo, and the brutal campaign led by Don Juan de Austria, the young half-brother of King Philip II. We explore the causes: the harsh decrees of 1567 banning Arabic language, dress, and customs; the secret alliances with Ottoman and Berber corsairs; and the tragic fate of the Morisco community, scattered across Castile only to be expelled entirely in 1609. It's a story of cultural erasure, resistance, and the limits of forced assimilation — a moment that reveals how fragile the victory of 1492 truly was. Join Lucas and Luna as they dig into the last major Muslim rebellion in Spanish history. #AlpujarrasRevolt #Moriscos #AbénHumeya #AbenAboo #DonJuandeAustria #Granada #PhilipII #SpanishHistory #Reconquista #OttomanEmpire #BerberCorsairs #Expulsion #1568 #Spain #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #EuropeanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo