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Prince Henry the Navigator and the Birth of Modern Navigation

Prince Henry the Navigator and the Birth of Modern Navigation

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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 Order of Christ in funding these voyages. By tracing the journey from Lagos to the Canary Islands, we uncover how a small kingdom systematically dismantled European geographical ignorance, creating a blueprint for global empire that relied as much on mathematics and courage as it did on naval power. #PrinceHenry #SagresSchool #CaravelShip #CapeBojador #GilEanes #OrderOfChrist #AtlanticExploration #PortugueseHistory #MaritimeTrade #AgeOfDiscovery #NauticalNavigation #SlaveTradeOrigins #GuineaCoast #LagosPortugal #InfanteHenry #DeadReckoning #Astrolabe #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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