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Portuguese India: The Lost City of Goa
In this episode, we step away from the naval battles and trade monopolies to explore the heart of Portugal’s Asian empire: the city of Goa. We trace its transformation from a cluster of fishing villages into the administrative capital of the Estado da Índia under Viceroy Dom João de Castro. Lucas and Luna discuss the architectural legacy of the Velha Goa, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral, and examine the complex social hierarchy that placed Portuguese Christians at the top, followed by local converts and enslaved populations. We look at how the Inquisition was…
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