Vasco da Gama - Part 4: Trials and triumphs in trade

In the late spring of 1498, the fleet reached the southwestern edge of the great Indian Ocean. Here lay a coastline of dense avenues of trade and a city where ships found anchorage.On May twentieth, the squadron arrived in a harbor threaded with spices, a place where black pepper lined the stalls and merchants negotiated in many tongues. The approach was a sensory rush after weeks of monotony.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/vasco-da-gamaThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.