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Portugal's Window to the World: The Azores and Madeira
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Portugal's discovery and settlement of the Azores and Madeira in the 15th century transformed a small European kingdom into an Atlantic power. They discuss the voyages of João Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira, the introduction of sugarcane and the 'sweet wine' of Madeira, the role of the islands as a stopping point for explorers and slave ships, and the tragic first contact with the Guanches in the Canary Islands. The episode covers the impact of the Treaty of Alcáçovas (1479), the development of a unique island society, and…
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