Episode 166: The Unknown Captain

Vasco de Gama eventually became famous as the first European explorer to sail into the Indian Ocean. But, in reality, his selection for the job was a surprise to everyone at the time. In this episode, we cover the basics of the man and the beginnings...

An episode of the Western Civ podcast, hosted by Adam Walsh, titled "Episode 166: The Unknown Captain" was published on August 13, 2021 and runs 30 minutes.

August 13, 2021 ·30m · Western Civ

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Vasco de Gama eventually became famous as the first European explorer to sail into the Indian Ocean. But, in reality, his selection for the job was a surprise to everyone at the time. In this episode, we cover the basics of the man and the beginnings of his first voyage. Check out the website for more: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today to support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

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Vasco de Gama eventually became famous as the first European explorer to sail into the Indian Ocean. But, in reality, his selection for the job was a surprise to everyone at the time. In this episode, we cover the basics of the man and the beginnings of his first voyage. Check out the website for more: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today to support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast

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