Stop Believing This Myth About Magellan
We were all taught that Ferdinand Magellan sailed west to "discover" the Spice Islands. But that’s a lie. The Portuguese were already there! 🤯 In this episode of Hidden History PH, we uncover the truth about the Moluccas, the Treaty of Tordesillas, and the secret letters from Magellan’s best friend, Francisco Serrão, that sparked the first circumnavigation of the globe. Magellan wasn't an explorer finding a new world. He was a defector using inside information to change the map.
🗺️ Key topics:
Magellan vs The Portuguese King
The truth about the Moluccas (Spice Islands)
The Treaty of Tordesillas explained
Portuguese history in Southeast Asia
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