The Dawn of the Age of Exploration

<p>What was it like to be on the cutting edge of the Age of Exploration, and what made these enormous leaps possible? To answer those questions, we follow the life of a composite character, a Portuguese sailor named Pedro, on his journeys to the coast of Africa and then India beyond.</p><p>Support this show by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><strong>Quip</strong> - Visit <a href="http://GetQuip.com/TIDES" target="_blank">GetQuip.com/TIDES</a> and get your first refill pack free!</p><p><strong>Simplisafe </strong>- Go to <a href="http://SimpliSafe.com/TIDES" target="_blank">SimpliSafe.com/TIDES</a> to get free shipping AND a 60-day money-back guarantee.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>