The History of Portugal: The Small Nation That Built a Global Empire — Fexingo History
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How did a small, sun-scorched nation on the edge of Europe become the continent's first global empire? From the reconquest of Lisbon in 1147 to the Carnation Revolution of 1974, Portugal's story is one of improbable ambition, breathtaking discovery, and profound cultural fusion. Join hosts Lucas and Luna as they trace the rise of the Kingdom of Portugal under the Burgundian dynasty, the Age of Discoveries that sent explorers like Vasco da Gama around Africa to India, and the creation of a maritime empire stretching from Brazil to Macau. They delve into the Treaty of Tordesillas, the spice trade monopoly, and the...
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