Treaty of Zaragoza: How Spain and Portugal Split Asia

After the Treaty of Tordesillas divided the Atlantic world, Spain and Portugal clashed over the Spice Islands of the Moluccas. This episode dives into the Treaty of Zaragoza of 1529, which extended the papal line of demarcation to the other side of the globe. We explore the diplomatic tug-of-war between Emperor Charles V and King John III of Portugal, the role of the spice trade, and how the treaty shaped the Philippines and Indonesia for centuries. Learn about the anti-meridian, the sale of the Moluccas, and the unintended consequences of Europe's first global partition. #TreatyOfZaragoza #SpiceIslands #Moluccas #CharlesV #JohnIII #Portugal #Spain #Colonialism #AgeOfExploration #Magellan #PapalBull #Philippines #Indonesia #SoutheastAsia #History #FexingoHistory #TradeRoutes #GlobalDivision Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo