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The Small Nation That Built a Global Empire – Portugal's Rise
In this pilot episode of The History of Portugal, Lucas and Luna begin at Belém Tower, the iconic fortress that once guarded Lisbon's harbor and launched ships toward unknown horizons. They explore how a tiny, windswept kingdom on the edge of Europe became the first global empire, driven by a mix of crusading zeal, commercial ambition, and technological daring. Lucas introduces key figures like Prince Henry the Navigator, who never sailed but sent others to map the African coast; King João I, who secured Portugal's independence at the Battle of Aljubarrota; and the explorers who…
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