There is perhaps no person who is less known today but more important to the Age of Discovery than Henry the Navigator. In thirty years he took an un-sailable ocean and turned it into a thoroughfare. His exploits gave Portugal unfettered access to the Western Coast of Africa and, sadly, brought Europe firmly into the slave trade. For more episodes check out westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today. For $2 per month, you can have access to over twenty hours of bonus content. Visit patreon.com/westerncivpodcast to learn more.
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