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Vasco da Gama and The Rise of the Portuguese Empire
Manage episode 460284447 series 106527
Dan tells the epic story of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, whose daring voyages at the turn of the 16th century laid the foundations for the Portuguese Empire. From navigating treacherous waters to forging vital trade routes with India, da Gama's exploits reshaped the world’s economic and political landscape. Dan explores the ambition, challenges, savage conquests and exploits of the Portuguese across Asia and Africa that marked the beginning of Europe & Christianity's domination of the globe.
Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and graphic descriptions of violence.
Written by Dan Snow, produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Max Carrey
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1984 afleveringen
Manage episode 460284447 series 106527
Dan tells the epic story of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, whose daring voyages at the turn of the 16th century laid the foundations for the Portuguese Empire. From navigating treacherous waters to forging vital trade routes with India, da Gama's exploits reshaped the world’s economic and political landscape. Dan explores the ambition, challenges, savage conquests and exploits of the Portuguese across Asia and Africa that marked the beginning of Europe & Christianity's domination of the globe.
Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and graphic descriptions of violence.
Written by Dan Snow, produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Max Carrey
Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.
1984 afleveringen
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