Good Jesus, Bad Weather: The Bom Jesus Saga

A 1533 Portuguese carrack vanishes near the Cape of Storms and resurfaces centuries later in Namibia’s desert—spilling coins, copper, and a secret history written in ivory. We trace the voyage from Lisbon’s docks to the Skeleton Coast, the diamond-mine discovery, and the science hidden inside those tusks.What you’ll hear:How the India Route worked (winds, currents, and the volta do mar)Inside Namibia’s “Forbidden Zone” excavationWhat the ivory revealed about lost elephant lineagesThe big lessons: trade, tech, ecology, and ethicsStay tuned after the episode for our original song: “Bones in the Dunes.”Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it genuinely helps us grow. Our episodes are evergreen, so listen anytime.Suggest a topic, grab new merch, and find all our links here: https://linktr.ee/thehistoryaipodcast