Judging by his name, you might think that Henry the Navigator was a great explorer with extraordinary navigating skills. Truth is, Prince Henry of Portugal never set sail on voyages of discovery.

Keywords Age of Discovery, exploration, Spanish explorers, Portuguese explorers, Prince Henry the Navigator, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, conquistadores, maritime ...

Discover how Portugal initiated its colonial empire through maritime exploration, beginning with the 1415 conquest of Ceuta and advancing along Africa's coastlines. This video delves into the ...