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The Portuguese Secret of the Spice Trade: The Carreira da Índia
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the extraordinary logistics of the Carreira da Índia, the Portuguese sea route that connected Lisbon to the spice markets of Asia for over two centuries. They explore the brutal conditions aboard the naus, the strategic use of the monsoon winds, and the daring feats of navigation that made it all possible. Along the way, they touch on the human cost—the scurvy, shipwrecks, and the tragic fate of the São João. They also discuss the role of the Casa da Índia in managing this massive operation, and the technological innovations like the astrolabe and the…
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