Alvise Cadamosto in the Age of Henry

This podcast explores the voyages of Alvise Cadamosto for Prince Henry the Navigator, including his discovery of the Cape Verde Islands and his exploration of the African coast. It delves into Cadamosto's life and encounters with Portuguese explorers, as well as his journey along the coast, trading and debunking myths about elephants. The podcast also discusses the ambush Cadamosto faced on his journey south and his success in opening up trade. Lastly, it explores the legacies of Cadamosto and Antonio de Uso Damari, their contributions to exploration, involvement in trade, and the roots of the transatlantic African slave trade.