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How Was Vasco da Gama, Portugal's Columbus, Just as Controversial?

How Was Vasco da Gama, Portugal's Columbus, Just as Controversial?

BrainStuff

October 22, 202411m 33s

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During the Age of Exploration, Vasco da Gama established a water route from Europe to spice-rich India -- and established Portugal as a fearsome colonial force. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/vasco-da-gama.htm

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