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The Portuguese Feitoria of Macau: A City Built on Smoke
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the fascinating story of Macau, the Portuguese feitoria that grew into a global hub of trade and cultural exchange. They explore how the Ming dynasty permitted the Portuguese to settle in 1557 in exchange for tribute, and how the city became the linchpin of the Carreira da China, connecting silver from Japan and Manila to silk and porcelain from China. The conversation covers the role of the Senado da Câmara, the unique Luso-Asian creole society, the Macanese language Patuá, and the tensions with the Ming and Qing authorities. They also discuss the…
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