306: Columbus: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)
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The Reconquista: Mission and Ambition
This chapter explores the historical motivations behind Ferdinand and Isabella's campaign against the Kingdom of Granada during the Reconquista. It emphasizes the combination of financial and religious zeal that fueled their ambitions, including funding Columbus's voyages and the drive to reclaim Jerusalem.
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