Latest / The History of Portugal: The Small Nation That Built a Global Empire — Fexingo History
Portugal's Jewish Legacy: The Rise and Fall of the Lisbon Synagogue
In this episode of The History of Portugal, Lucas and Luna explore the rich but often overlooked history of Portugal's Jewish community, focusing on the rise and eventual destruction of the great Lisbon Synagogue. They discuss the golden age of Jewish scholarship under King Afonso IV, the community's prosperity in the Alfama district, and the devastating impact of the 1497 forced conversion and the massacre of 1506. The conversation delves into the lives of notable figures like Isaac Abrabanel, a scholar and financier, and the tragic fate of the crypto-Jews who secretly maintained…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.