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Discovery of the Continents - The Face of the World (Ep.2) | Classic Documentary
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28:13Now PlayingDiscover how European exploration transformed the medieval world in this classic documentary's second episode. Follow Henry the Navigator's revolutionary Portuguese expeditions along the African coast and witness Columbus's fateful voyage that led to the "discovery" of the Americas.
Learn about the groundbreaking navigation school at Sagres, where the first accurate sea charts were created, opening new trade routes to India and the Far East. Explore how the Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Spain and Portugal, launching the colonial era that would reshape global history.
This episode reveals the dramatic shift from medieval Europe's limited worldview to the dawn of global exploration, covering Vasco da Gama's route to India, the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade, and the devastating impact on indigenous populations.
Perfect for history enthusiasts interested in maritime exploration, the Age of Discovery, and the origins of European colonialism. Part of a comprehensive documentary series on the history of maps and human exploration.
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