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Prince Henry the Navigator and the Birth of Modern Navigation
We often hear Prince Henry called the father of navigation, but the reality is far more complex than royal patronage alone. This episode explores the Sagres myth versus historical evidence, examining how Portuguese mariners like Gil Eanes broke through the Cape Bojador barrier in 1434. We look at the technical innovations of the caravel, the strategic use of astrolabes and dead reckoning, and the economic engine behind the Atlantic push. Beyond the ships, we investigate the darker undercurrents: the establishment of the first transatlantic slave trade routes from Guinea and the role of the…
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