Gilded Glory, Granite Graves

Imagine standing where legendary explorers began their voyages, then walking through the skeletal ruins of a disaster that shook the world. This episode takes you on a whirlwind tour of Lisbon, a city of dramatic contrasts. We piece together the puzzle of its heavy, beautiful past. Follow our path through history: Belém's Maritime Heart: Witness the wealth of an empire in the Manueline architecture of the Jerónimos Monastery. A Stark Reminder: Confront the aftermath of the Great Earthquake of 1755 at the roofless Carmo Convent. Stories in Tile: Uncover centuries of history in the azulejo art at the Convent of Madre de Deus. The Final Reflection: Understand the cataclysm and reconstruction that forever changed Lisbon and Enlightenment thought. From global power to utter ruin and back again, join us to discover the echoes of history that define this incredible city.