Western Civ

Vasco da Gama returns to India intent upon enforcing Portuguese authority and will. This requires him to deal with the Zamorin and Calicut. And he decides there is only one way to do that... violence.  Check out the website for more at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today and support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

Vasco da Gama gives up on Calicut and sails for Portugal. News of his successful voyage infuriates the Spanish and Venetians in equal parts. Before long, Vasco da Gama finds himself once more forced into service.  Check out more episodes at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for more content at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

Vasco da Gama reaches India but quickly finds out that it is not the paradise he expected. Faced with the intractable Zamorin of Calicut, eventually, de Gama realizes he has to resort to force to deliver the spices he so badly must. Check out our website for more at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for more content at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

Vasco de Gama rounds the Cape of Good Hope and moves up the Eastern Coast of Africa - a first for Europeans. The Age of Exploration hits several new firsts as, among other things, Christians and Muslims come to blows on the waves of the Indian Ocean for the first time in recorded history.  For more, check out our website: westerncivpodcast.com Or, become a Patron and support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

Vasco de Gama eventually became famous as the first European explorer to sail into the Indian Ocean. But, in reality, his selection for the job was a surprise to everyone at the time. In this episode, we cover the basics of the man and the beginnings of his first voyage. Check out the website for more: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today to support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

Today we begin our Vasco de Gama story arc. Vasco de Gama did what Columbus could not: he found a sea route to India. But, In this episode, we explore how it was SO much more than a commercial endeavor. It was a crusade. Check out more at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron for bonus content at pateon.com/westerncivpodcast

Columbus's voyaging comes to end marooned in Jamaica. He makes it back to Spain, but... where did his body end up? Check out our website for more: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for hours of additional content at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

Columbus returns to Spain in chains only to have his fortunes reverse once more and set sail on his third voyage. Check out our website for more content at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today and support the show for only $1.00 per month. For $2.00 per month gain access to over 20 hours (and always increasing) of bonus content.

Christopher Columbus's shaky hold on Hispaniola finally breaks apart. Now, with India still nowhere to be found and with ever-dwindling supplies of gold, Columbus has to deal with a revolt by the very mayor of Santo Domingo.  Check out our website for more: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

Columbus's efforts to capitalize on the New World quickly turns exploitive, disgusting Las Casas. When an Inquisitor from Spain arrives to investigate his conduct, Columbus finds he has no choice but to return to Spain and defend himself. Check out our website for more: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for more content at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast