Winds of the West

About Winds of the West

The Kingdom of Morocco—a land where sand dunes kiss the edge of the ocean, and ancient cities whisper tales of empires. To the Ancient Greeks, this is where the Hesperides dwelled, and where the city of Atlantis fell. The snow-capped Atlas Mountains, shrouded in ancient Berber lore, were thought to carry the world on their shoulders. But little is known about this civilizational crossroad whose Empires have conquered all of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. This is where East meets West. Welcome to the Cherifian Kingdom of Morocco.

Publisher

The Moroccan History Podcast

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Feb 2021

Latest episode

15 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Nov 2024

   Twilight of the Amber Throne: The Abbadid Kingdom of Seville

   This episode explores the Abbadid Kingdom of Seville in the 11th century, highlighting the poetry, intrigue, and ambition that defined Al-Mutamid's reign as the kingdom faced internal rebellion and external threats.

2. 

   27 Oct 2024

   The Almoravids, Builders of Empire

   This episode of Winds of the West examines the rise and fall of the Almoravid dynasty and their establishment of the first Moroccan Empire.

3. 

   7 Nov 2021

   Tales of Andalusia

   This episode explores Andalusia's social and cultural composition during the Umayyad dynasty's rule, providing essential context before examining the rise of Moroccan Empires.

4. 

   15 Oct 2021

   The Idrisids, Founders of Morocco

   This episode explores the Idrisids dynasty, examining their origins and their role as the traditional founders of Morocco between AD789 to AD974.

5. 

   7 Sept 2021

   The Amazigh Emirates

   This episode explores the origins of modern Morocco and the roots of its independence in the eighth century AD, focusing on the Amazigh Moroccan States.

6. 

   7 Aug 2021

   Juba II, the Enlightened King of Mauretania, Friend of Augustus

   Juba II, King of Mauretania, rises from Numidian origins to become a Roman client king, marrying Cleopatra Selene II and gaining recognition as both a great ruler and gifted scholar.

7. 

   28 Mar 2021

   Atlas, King of the Mauri

   This episode explores the mysterious figure of King Atlas, the mythical ruler of Mauretania, examining his potential existence as a Greek God or a scientifically gifted king.

8. 

   1 Feb 2021

   The Journey Begins

   Host Sayd introduces the Winds of the West podcast, exploring Moroccan history and culture from the Kingdom of Mauretania's founding to its significant role in Mediterranean politics.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

16 ratings

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