Flash Point History Age of Discovery - Bartolomeu Dias
Jun 30, 2023
Bartolomeu Dias, a Portuguese explorer, takes a gamble in 1487 and discovers land after 30 days adrift on the open ocean. This podcast explores his journey, Portugal's lead in exploration, King John II's ambitions, Bartholomew Diaz's challenging voyage around the Cape of Good Hope, and his journey back to Europe.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Portuguese Exploration and King John II's Ambitions
02:00 • 4min
Daring Overland Operation and Bartholomew Diaz's Voyage
06:22 • 5min
The Further Exploration of Bartholomew Diaz and the Journeys of Piva and Koveeha
10:52 • 5min
Bartholomew Diaz's Return and Changing Fortunes
16:20 • 2min