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Pêro da Covilhã: The Spy Who Found Prester John
In this episode, we trace the remarkable journey of Pêro da Covilhã, a Portuguese spy and explorer sent by King João II to discover the source of the spice trade and locate the mythical Christian kingdom of Prester John. Covilhã traveled through Egypt, visited Aden, India, and eventually reached Ethiopia, where he was forced to stay for the rest of his life. His detailed reports and letters, written from the court of the Negus, provided crucial intelligence that later informed Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. We explore the diplomatic missions, the intrigues of the Ethiopian court, and…
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