994: "The Discovery of Brazil in 1500"

Apr 22

Written By JC

Interesting Things with JC #994: "The Discovery of Brazil in 1500" - In 1500, explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral led a Portuguese fleet to the shores of present-day Brazil, marking a crucial turn in the Age of Exploration. This discovery not only expanded Portugal's colonial empire but also initiated complex cultural exchanges and significant ecological impacts. The event set the stage for centuries of exploration and exploitation in the Americas.

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