071: El Cid, Part 5: Valencia

Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of the Late Middle Ages

06-07-2022 • 54 mins

Today, Rodrigo Diaz does what Rodrigo Diaz wants. This episode is a conclusion to the tremendously entertaining story of Spain’s national hero, Rodrigo Diaz, known to history as the incomparable El Cid.

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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.