Latest / The Rise of Colonialism: How Europe Divided the World — Fexingo History
Cartaz System: How Portugal Ruled the Indian Ocean by Paper
Long before the British and Dutch empires, Portugal controlled the Indian Ocean with a simple piece of paper: the cartaz. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a naval license system became the backbone of Portuguese power from East Africa to Japan. They follow the rise of the cartaz under Afonso de Albuquerque, its enforcement by the armadas, and how it forced Asian traders to pay for protection. Learn about the key ports of Goa, Hormuz, Malacca, and Diu, and how the system challenged established trade networks in Gujarat, Calicut, and the Red Sea. The hosts also discuss the…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.