
Ep 05: The Portuguese Meet the Indian Ocean Trade Route (Part 2)
In 1500, Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil on his way to India and claims it for Portugal. Two years later, Vasco da Gama sails to Calicu...
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A chronological introduction to the history of European imperialism and colonialism from a history student's perspective. For further reading, check out the sources used in the episodes at h...

In 1500, Pedro Álvares Cabral lands in Brazil on his way to India and claims it for Portugal. Two years later, Vasco da Gama sails to Calicu...

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