The Lost Paradise of Portugal's Fifth Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Sebastianism, a Portuguese national myth that foretold the return of King Sebastian after his mysterious death in the 1578 Battle of Alcácer-Quibir. They trace how the belief in the 'Encoberto' (the Hidden One) evolved from Catholic messianism into a secular utopian vision, inspiring poets like Fernando Pessoa and even the 20th-century communist revolt of the 'Revolta da Armada'. The conversation covers the 16th-century context of Sebastian's crusade, the birth of the Sebastianist movement, its fusion with the Fifth Empire concept by Jesuit António Vieira, and its surprising endurance through Portuguese history up to the present day. #Sebastianism #DomSebastião #AlcácerQuibir #FernandoPessoa #QuintoImpério #AntónioVieira #Bandarra #RevoltaDaArmada #PortugueseHistory #Messianism #LusitanianMyth #Encoberto #Mensagem #Canudos #IberianUnion #CriseDeSucessão #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo