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Portugal's Hidden African Empire: São Jorge da Mina
In this episode of The History of Portugal, Lucas and Luna explore the origins of Portugal’s most profitable Atlantic outpost, São Jorge da Mina. Founded in 1482 by Diogo de Azambuja, this fortress on the Gold Coast was not merely a trading post but the engine of European wealth for decades. We dive into the complex diplomacy between Portuguese envoys and the Ashanti ancestors, specifically the Fante people, who controlled the flow of gold dust. Unlike later colonial models of direct rule, the Portuguese relied on the 'feitoria' system—a fortified warehouse where trade occurred…
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