Episode 156: Henry the Navigator

There is perhaps no person who is less known today but more important to the Age of Discovery than Henry the Navigator. In thirty years he took an un-sailable ocean and turned it into a thoroughfare. His exploits gave Portugal unfettered access to the Western Coast of Africa and, sadly, brought Europe firmly into the slave trade.  For more episodes check out westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today. For $2 per month, you can have access to over twenty hours of bonus content. Visit patreon.com/westerncivpodcast to learn more.