Left Unread

• 160. LU at the Movies: El Cid (1961)

  This week we settle in to talk movies; specifically, the 1961 historical epic 'El Cid'. Directed by Anthony Mann, and produced by Franco-collaborator Samuel Bronston, this hard-to-find technicolor classic is a prime example of political propaganda on the big screen. Shot largely on-scene in Spain, with 60's heavy-hitters Charlton Heston and Sofia Loren leading a cast that included hundreds of actual Francoist soldiers on loan as extras, there was plenty to admire and critique in equal measure. Please consider checking out our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us (on Letterboxd!): PoorFidalgo - Evan theprinceofmeat - Cam Email us: [email protected] Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who have tons of great tunes for sale here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com \m/(>_<)\m/

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• 159. El Cid and the Enduring Culture Myth of the Reconquista II: El Campeador

  This week we continue our look at the life and times of famed Reconquista-era knight and mercenary Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known to posterity by the epithet El Cid. This week we will discuss the Christian response to the collapse of the Caliphate, the rise of the Almoravids, and begin to explore more deeply El Cid’s life and deeds, insofar as we know of them, and will attempt to sift apart truth from legend. Please consider checking out our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: [email protected] Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who offer tons of great tunes for purchase here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com <3

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• 158. El Cid and the Enduring Culture Myth of the Reconquista I: al-Andalus

  This week, we travel back to the Iberian Peninsula in the 11th Century CE and begin our discussion about one of the most formative events in the Western European historical tradition: The Reconquista. Traditionally, at least to Western historians, this has been a tale of the centuries long triumph of Christianity, Civilization, and Enlightened European Values over the despotic domination of the conquering Muslim hordes. This week we will introduce perhaps the most famous culture hero to emerge from this tumultuous era, El Cid, and explore the world into which he was born.   Please consider checking out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: [email protected] Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who have tons of cool tunes for sale here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com Happy Juneteenth :)

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• 157. EPIC-ly Based

  This week we discuss the proposed EPIC City development in North Texas, and the political and social fallout surrounding that. We also touch on the continuing decline of embattled PA Senator John Fetterman, and our love of Crusader Kings III. Please consider checking out our Patreon if you're interested in funding our research: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: [email protected] Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who share their music here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com :)

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• 156. The King of the Mole People

  Get ready. The Great Mole Emergence is Nigh!   If you're interested in subscribing to our Patreon, you can find all relevant info here: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: [email protected] Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who have tons of great tunes available here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com :)

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