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The Portuguese Feitoria System: Trading Posts That Built an Empire
When most people think of Portugal's empire, they picture grand forts, spice-laden carracks, and explorers claiming new lands. But behind the scenes, a quieter engine drove it all: the feitoria system. These fortified trading posts, from São Jorge da Mina in West Africa to the Casa da Índia in Lisbon, were the Empire's economic backbone. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the feitoria model evolved, how factors like Diogo de Azambuja and Fernão Lourenço managed complex trade networks, and how this system shaped everything from the gold trade to the spice monopoly. They…
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