<p>In the first episode, we look at the beginnings of Portuguese colonisation in Ceuta in 1415, at the start of the so-called "Age of Discovery". The next part of the episode then touches on a brief timeline of islands colonised by the Portuguese along the West African coast just before the end of the 15th century. For further reading, check out the sources used in this episode at <a href="https://hocpodcast.wordpress.com/">https://hocpodcast.wordpress.com</a>.</p>

In the first episode, we look at the beginnings of Portuguese colonisation in Ceuta in 1415, at the start of the so-called "Age of Discovery". The next part of the episode then touches on a brief timeline of islands colonised by the Portuguese along the West African coast just before the end of the 15th century. For further reading, check out the sources used in this episode at https://hocpodcast.wordpress.com.

<p>In the first episode, we look at the beginnings of Portuguese colonisation in Ceuta in 1415, at the start of the so-called "Age of Discovery". The next part of the episode then touches on a brief timeline of islands colonised by the Portuguese along the West African coast just before the end of the 15th century. For further reading, check out the sources used in this episode at <a href="https://hocpodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hocpodcast.wordpress.com</a>.</p>

Ep 01: Ceuta and the Beginning of the "Age of Discovery"

A chronological introduction to the history of European imperialism and colonialism from a history student's perspective. For further reading, check out the sources used in the episodes at https://hocpodcast.wordpress.com. Follow me on Twitter @hoc_pod, and support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hocpodcast. [Music used: Kevin MacLeod - Apero Hour (incompetech.com)]

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Ep 01: Ceuta and the Beginning of the "Age of Discovery"