Francisco de Almeida - Part 1 - Age of Discovery

A new chapter in the Portuguese Empire in the Indian Ocean begins with Francisco de Almeida. He and his only son venture forth on the 7th Portuguese Armada to establish the worlds first trade empire. However the challenges that await them will test them to their core.
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[@FlashPointHx]

Alright folks - we start the next chapter in the history of the Portuguese Empire! Its all about conquest now! Please don't forget to leave a comment, give the video a like, and share on social media!!

[@tonyagos1172]

Thank you again for staying with the rich history of the Portuguese!!!

[@FlashPointHx]

@@tonyagos1172 Of course - this will go up to Vasco da Gama's final voyage

[@tonyagos1172]

@@FlashPointHx excellent!!! I will share with others and look forward to the other videos in the future. You have really done an amazing job with the history of Portugal! Thank you again!

[@vijayaranaware5874]

Thanks for the upload!!!!!

[@rimlandrealist7679]

Thank you so much for keep focusing on Portuguese history. One gripe: you keep pronouncing "de Almeida" as "doo Almeida". Try "dee almeida" ou "d'almeida": the 'e' is almost silent

[@michaellepp5445]

The Portuguese are starting to be my favorite empire. A small country with big dreams !!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Well said - they did the unexpected for sure

[@lfsm9380]

Yeah, too small for such big dreams. In terms of population and resources, the smallest maritime power during the Age of Discovery. That such a tiny country, with a tiny population, and tiny natural resources, was able to be the forerunner of European overseas expansion and then build such sprawling and long-lasting empire is simply mindboggling. Sooner or later, the Dutch, the French, the Spanish and the English would stake their claim. But, alas, adjusted for its size, Portugal had indeed a massive impact on the world - the first westerners to reach Tibet and Japan (which forever altered the history of Japan), the first westerners to arrive to South America (yeah, because the Caribbean are in Central America), the first to circumnavigate the whole of massive Africa, and so on...today, Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the world (at number 6, by native speakers); among European languages, only Spanish and English surpass Portuguese. And, what comes next on this series (the Battle of Diu), will forever change the dynamics of power in the world - if the global center of power in this age was in the hands of eastern powers, Diu will change it to western powers. Diu was indeed one of the most important maritime battles ever...and all because a father lost his son...

[@FlashPointHx]

@@lfsm9380 wow - awesome comment - extremely well said!

[@Orionte9]

​@@lfsm9380 WTF man spoiler alert

[@binalcensored2104]

@@lfsm9380 Tiny resources is a myth, due to the bad second half of 20th century economy, when Europe was growing with the billions of the post WW2 Marshall Plan, Portugal avoid the Marshal (in propotion) and spent all in building new Angola and Mozambique. The rest was spent in a too long time war alone against almost 10 countries. Because, Iberia in the last 2.000 years was always richer than the rest of Europe. In fact was the only region to escape the Great Famine and famine is the worst state of poverty! Of course the Media Guilds with the Iberia black legend always tried to blacken Catholic countries and especially Portugal because they always believed that cutting the Brazilian cultural roots with Portugal, they would conquer Brazil and vampirize their entire resources. Portugal exported all kind of foods to England, especial wine, Porto Wine, that needs rich resources, just see the recent movies Damsel and you see a rich land called Portugal.

[@SylvaHodracyrda]

Fun fact: Dom Lourenço de Almeida was indeed nicknamed the «Blonde Devil» during his military career.

[@Fala_a_marta]

If Hollywood wants a good story, here's an epic story! Francisco de Almeida

[@FlashPointHx]

This would make a great mini series

[@BorisMarques14.88]

They will never do it, neither the socialist 25 de abril elites will, the first is run by jews the other by marxists, both hate cristianity and any western achievement, if they do something like this its either to white wash history putting a black Francisco de Almeida or to make the Portuguese look as bad as possible. The only way to do this is by us Portuguese patriots, nationalists and catolics.

[@Fala_a_marta]

@@FlashPointHx School of sagres would make a great series…

[@raphaellima4779]

Liam Neilson should play him.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@raphaellima4779 He'd do a good job I think - he plays those older / wiser / grittier people well

[@Baddy187]

The story, the voice, the animations and the background music, it all adds up. This ladies and gentleman is the best channel on the whole of KZbin ❤

[@FlashPointHx]

Ah thanks Baddy - appreciated!!

[@RythymBeast]

Lol not even close. And the lisp has got to go on their little AI voice.

Francisco de Almeida is one of the portuguese GOATs, especially for his win at the Battle of Diu. Thank you Flash Point History for this thrilling content!

[@FlashPointHx]

Yeah - and the backstory leading up to that battle is insane!

[@jorge6207]

D. Francisco, he never lied, he never ran.

[@FlashPointHx]

He always paid his debts

[@jayhuxley2559]

Better than game of thrones.

[@Orionte9]

"If God speaks Portuguese I don't know, but those canons do" D.Francisco de Almeida

[@s.mestre9063]

Why we don't have a great movie about the Portuguese discoveries? There is so much stuff to make a good one.

[@FlashPointHx]

I agree - its an epic time and history

[@saragomes6242]

Porque é Portugal

[@user-pt3yf5uv8b]

As a Portuguese I too wonder. In Portugal there is barely a movie industry, besides that the common sentiment is of shame for the discovery era, which is as such a sad thing to witness...

[@Orionte9]

​@@user-pt3yf5uv8bIs very simple Hollywood is very Anglo centric. Plus any movie that would depic any European nation colonial history would be branded racist, white supremacists or imperialist narrative or propaganda and Hollywood is all on board in the woke boat. The alternative would be Bollywood but " India lose" badly in this story.

[@MrPauloteixeira21]

Oh boy, Battle of Diu is coming!

[@FlashPointHx]

Oh yeah!! First we need the battle of Chaul to put Diu into prospective

[@phoenix0000]

When will you upload the next video please? I don't want to spoil my view of your video by reading ahead. I'm impatient​@@FlashPointHx

[@FlashPointHx]

@@phoenix0000 I’m a one man show here - so usually it takes me a month between videos

[@phoenix0000]

@@FlashPointHx I understand. But I honestly believe you should get a bigger platform on big streaming companies where you can narrate history the way you're doing right now. It's so engaging.

[@jayhuxley2559]

The great companies hate Portugal for more than one thousand years.

Always happy to see some videos about Portugal

[@FlashPointHx]

Its an amazing history

[@francisfree2010]

​@@FlashPointHx 🥰

[@portucale1143-ki1ex]

The Mamluks don't know what they are about to unleash...

[@FlashPointHx]

So true!

[@Leo_1975]

Excelente documentário. Essa série sobre as navegações portuguesas e início dos contatos diretos entre europeus e asiáticos é um grande serviço à compreensão da história das relações internacionais. Seria ótimo a sua continuidade o quanto for possível. De minha parte vou enviar o link para recomendar a todos que puder.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much!

[@carlos-ju7ce]

É verdade. É melhor estar a ver esta história, do que ter de adivinhar a partir d'Os Lusíadas 👍

[@user-pt3yf5uv8b]

Estes vídeos são brutais!

[@DiogoSantos-ix5sl]

Thank you so much my man, I’ve studied Portuguese history and these are the best documentaries I’ve ever seen!

[@FlashPointHx]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SylvaHodracyrda]

I'm seeing that Flash Point History is definitely committed with this, I did notice the changes of the more accurate armor this time. Well done.

[@HugoFernandoPinheiro]

Nice to see a small glimpse of our great rich history for all to see!

[@FlashPointHx]

Its an amazing history

[@jayhuxley2559]

Long live Manuel the Great!

[@FlashPointHx]

He definitely had a vision

[@MrJovision]

@@FlashPointHx Even recent movies are using palaces and Portuguese monuments built in Manueline style. The Manueline style architecture was built based on king Dom Manuel instructions. This recent movie called Damsel 2024 was filmed in the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos e Convento de Cristo, who had astonishing beautiful architecture based on the Discoveries Age. Independent of one likes the movie or not, the true is that the historical real scenarios are something to admire.

[@anicetolandeiro6652]

Godawm. My favorite character from the age of discoveries. Thanks.

[@FlashPointHx]

He was an impressive commander !

[@carlospereira3854]

After chaul the Revenge for the death of Lourenço took place at diu ... Francisco in its letter to Malik : quem comeu o frango há-de comer o galo, ou pagá-lo". Francisco not only sent a letter warning of its arrival and revenge as also he claimed for Malik to be prepared. What a huge set of balls

[@FlashPointHx]

warning your enemy that you're coming and you're bringing the thunder down with you - boss level

[@carlospereira3854]

This battle that Will follow at diu was consider to be a world history changer. The loss of the mameluc , otoman fleet aliance shaped the history of the european empires for the next 500 years. The rising of the otoman was stoped at diu and cleared the way for european dominance until the deliver of hong Kong and later Macau to china

[@ricardoguilherme5170]

"he who ate the chick must also eat the rooster or pay for it" Coming soon...

[@FlashPointHx]

Boy would they ever pay for it

[@K.Feltsman]

Класс, теперь послушаем и про Алмейду👍👍

[@FlashPointHx]

Let me know what you think =)

[@Darth_Enigma]

Political intrigue bringing down an effective commander with an impressive win streak? Gotta keep those Roman traditions alive I guess.

[@FlashPointHx]

Yeah it’s so unfortunate - Manuel couldn’t appreciate talent. Even Pereira was outcast after basically saving Cochin. What happened to Almeida was a travesty

[@carlos-ju7ce]

We have a saying in Portugal, "Portugal é madrasta de filhos seus" / "Portugal is stepmother to it's sons", meaning that at some stage, the country will turn it's back on it's heros

[@Darth_Enigma]

@@carlos-ju7ce That is very unfortunate, Portugal is an amazing country.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@carlos-ju7ce That seems to be so true - these men did the impossible and came home to a terrible reception. Cabral, Pereira, even Almeida kept the Portuguese empire alive and yet were ridiculed.

[@jayhuxley2559]

​@@carlos-ju7ce That is why we have to be better and better!

[@primatons]

Ура, новая серия!

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes sir! Enjoy!

[@DrKarmo]

This video is AMAZING, i hope the world opens it's eyes and sees the greatness you have produced, thank you for showing us this often forgotten but extremely important piece of history! It was well worth the wait!

[@francisfree2010]

Great. Thank you! 😊

[@FlashPointHx]

Wow, thank you!

[@FilipeP]

Marvellous! This now has drama, thriller and an ending that makes you want to see more... This series is ready for Netflix. Congratulations. 👏

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks Filipe - this video was to lay the ground work for the two major battles ahead - happy that you liked it

[@raneroth7981]

This is movie material, incredible stories.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! Hoping Netflix picks this up

[@josesilva4171]

Another amazing video! Given the context of the time and todays Portugal geopolitical realities I always had a feeling of these stories as scientific fiction. Then I started to travel; Malaca, Goa, Macau, Salvador da Baía, Hoian, Ayutthaya, Nagasaki …. What a legacy, what an impact, unbelievable.

[@FlashPointHx]

Well said!

[@carlosmalveiro2068]

They could do a netflix series on portuguese history, it is so crazy that people would think that was fiction...

[@FlashPointHx]

Yeah these exploits are just supernatural - Portuguese always seemed to emerge victorious against insane odds

[@Orionte9]

​@@FlashPointHx That superpower have a name " desenrasque" I don't know how to translate it.

[@stinky2310]

A true war lord

[@mavrick552]

don't miss the next episode, i assure you it will be one of the most epic stories you'll ever hear, if it was a movie you would think it was fake, but apparently it really happened.

[@FlashPointHx]

think its a great story

[@Leo_1975]

Excellent documentary. This series about Portuguese navigations and the beginning of direct contacts between Europeans and Asians is a great service to understanding the history of international relations. It would be great to continue as long as possible. For my part, I will send the link to recommend it to everyone I can.

[@roddeazevedo]

Surely, there had been contact between Italian merchants and the Golden Horde in the Black Sea before 1498

[@FlashPointHx]

Agree - this was the part where globalization got a huge jump start. After this, every nation wanted to have a global trade network. Thanks for sharing as well

[@FlashPointHx]

Oh there was alright - especially in Caffa on the Black Sea in 1346 ;) - take a look at my Black Death video if you get a chance

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your content guys! Thanks For this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey Daniel ! good to see you here!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@FlashPointHxAlways

[@vitorcandido100]

Amazing !!! Can’t wait for next episode…

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks!! - Work on part 2 is already underway

[@hugorefachinho]

In 2 months i´m finishing my master's degree in History,...and this is inspiring . Thank You soo Much! Just shared with everyone!

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey congrats - thats impressive!! What's your area of focus?

[@hugorefachinho]

@@FlashPointHx Thanks.....Guess what? -Specialization in Modern History and Discoveries !_ For many years these themes were never properly addressed, mainly as events that changed the course of world history, nor were they presented with due graphics. Now we can say that you were pioneers. Thank you so much again.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@hugorefachinho Ha! Well you're in the right place then =)

[@binalcensored2104]

The Battle of Diu in 1509 marked a shift in power and the beginning of the dominance of Europeans, first the Portuguese, then the Dutch and then the French and the British, over the world seas. The number of books on military history such as ‘50 Battles That Changed the World’ by William Weir, ‘Moment of Battle: The Twenty Clashes That Changed the World’ by James Lacey, ‘The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to Waterloo’ by Edward Creasey among others, all agree that the Battle of Diu changed the course of world history. It is as important as the battles of Waterloo and Trafalgar! Surprisingly, such an important battle has been forgotten in India and even in Europe! With the Battle of Diu, the Arab World Fell, the Mediterranean World Fell, the Medieval World Fell, the old Poor, Closed Europe World Fell! The Old Theoric Dogmas Fell! The Old Little World Fell! For the First Time a New Planet Born, a Planet called Earth, where all the globe knew their own planet, new cultures, histories, peoples and new civilizations. From a continent full of fears, myths, famines and uncertainties born a new modern. advanced and powerful continent, that would lead the world until nowadays, a continent called Europe!

[@crayonsukrou913]

1. Europe was not as isolated as you think. Merchants from Genoa and Venice setup various trading posts in faraway land, such as in Istanbul, Alexandria, Jaffa, Crimea, etc. They have diplomatic relation/contact with the Ottoman Empire, Golden Horde, Persia, Delhi Sultanate, and even Ming Dynasty. And not just the Italians, but the English, the Dutch, and the Germans too. They have trading posts in Scandinavia, Northern Russia, Kazan, Volga region, all the way to Caspian sea and Persia. 2. Europe by late 15th and early 16th century was not full of "old dogma, fears, and myths". The richest regions in Europe (Northern Italy, The Netherlands, Northwestern Germany, Burgundy, etc) were on par with the richest regions in Asia (Hindustan, Yellow river valley, etc). Renowned European philosophers, artists, and inventors from that time (e.g. Geoffrey Chaucer, Nicolaus Copernicus, Francis Bacon, Rene Descartes, etc) were not inferior to their Arab, Chinese, Persian, or Indian counterparts. 3. *What the Europeans could not participate (on large scale) up to that point was the maritime trade in Indian ocean, and that's it.* Just like Chinese and Indian traders could not participate directly (on large scale) in Mediterranean trade. The value of Indian trade was just as large (or larger) than Mediterranean trade, so those with access to both (i.e. the Arabs) naturally have significant advantage over those who don't. However, later on, Atlantic trade and Northern European trade grow rapidly in value (due to the literal mountain of gold and silver in the Americas, the advancement in banking & finance, agricultural revolution, gradual mechanization, etc), allowing countries like the Netherlands, England, and France to catch up quickly.

[@binalcensored2104]

@@crayonsukrou913 Oh yes Europe was isolated, no European went to China, even the only case of Marco Polo is being proved as just a tale. Europe was extremely poor and full of famines. No one had gonne to the unkown continent called America, except in the 19th century books of tales. Arabs and Asian traders used to say that Europe was so poor that the only product that allowed profit was the European slaves, afterall what the word "slave" means? The Japanese believed that the world was built just by Japan, India and China. Only after the rich spece trade and most of all only after the many tons of gold and silver that came from Brazil and South America, Europe stared to being rich, Only after products as the potatoe and all that came afterwards the famines started to calm down. Unfortunately the last 70 years of nazi and post nazi literarture tried to destroy the exceptional conquests of the Portuguese, well except the best American and English academics those know well how important for the entire world the global expansion was. Of course that Germany dogmas were mighty uberalles, they even won WWII.

[@roddeazevedo]

@@crayonsukrou913 Italian merchants were trading with Muslims, putting Christian gold in Muslim pockets. The Portuguese feared fighting the Muslims in Hispania for another half millennium, thus the Portuguese expansion was partly for-profit, partly holy war to deprive Muslims of treasure that could be used to harass Christians, especially Portuguese Christians. It was disintermediation by force.

[@crayonsukrou913]

@@binalcensored2104 1. _"no European went to China, even the only case of Marco Polo is being proved as just a tale"_ Nope. This video mentioned *Gaspar Da Gama,* who was born in Germany (or Poland) and travelled all the way to India. He served Gujarati ruler, and then defected to the Portuguese. There were at least like couple dozens of people like him by the end of 15th century. Mostly merchants, but also pilgrims, captives, etc from Europe who travelled to the Holy Land and beyond. Remember that during Dias' expedition to find the Cape of Good Hope, the King of Portugal also sent like half dozen agents to travel to India using land route (proving that they know about these land routes). Look, we have records of various merchants and travelers from Europe (mostly from Eastern Roman Empire, not from Western Europe) who visited China, as early as 1000 AD, like a group of Jewish merchants called "Radhanites". Also papal legates Giovanni del Carpine send by the Papacy as an envoy to Mongol Empire in 1245, decades before Marco Polo, and more.. You can Google them. --- 2. _"Europe was extremely poor and full of famines."_ Nope. Think about it, if Europe was so poor, how the princes of Europe can afford Crusade, and keep pouring men and resources to that meatgrinder for centuries? If Europe was so poor, how European towns and cities built all those great cathedrals, which are on par with the glittering temples, mosque, and mausoleums of the East? That being said, Europe was indeed "poor" during the chaotic fall of Roman Empire (~400 AD), up to the beginning of the Viking Age (~800 AD). But by the start of Renaissance Europe was no longer poor. By the start of 16th century, the richest regions in Europe (Northern Italy and Northwestern Europe) were about on par with the richest regions of Asia. --- 3. _"Arabs and Asian traders used to say that Europe was so poor that the only product that allowed profit was the European slaves. Only after the rich spice trade and most of all only after the many tons of gold and silver that came from Brazil and South America, Europe stared to being rich.."_ Lol. Not true. If you look at history, since Bronze Age (~1500 BC), there were certain commodities from Western Europe which were highly prized in the East, things like copper and zinc (which later contributed to the Bronze Age collapse). By 1500, various commodities such as utensils, glass products (both clear and tinted), as well as more common commodities such as olive oil, ointment, herbs and spices (Google "Paprika"), wool, linen, naval supplies (ropes, sails, nails, etc), parchment, paper (introduced to Europe in 1300s), etc were quite popular. Within Europe, commodities like wood, wine, beer & ale, amber, jewelries, furniture, furs, salted pork, machine tools, military equipment, etc were commonly traded. Just think about it, if there were little trade in Europe due to lack of goods or otherwise (and therefore no profit to be made), how come Northern Italy and Northwestern Europe develop such advanced financial tech? Like *modern accounting, central bank, stock exchange, chartered company, modern insurance, etc all invented in Europe.* --- 4. _"Only after products as the potatoe and all that came afterwards the famines started to calm down."_ Potato is very efficient in term of calorie per sq meter, but the notion that Europe was "full of famines" before introduction of potato (in comparison to other regions/countries of the period) is *utter BS.* Google "countries by population in 1500", you'll find many European countries in the top 20, with Holy Roman Empire in 3rd place, and France 4th place. Think about it, Kingdom of France actually had larger population (16M) than the mighty Ottoman Empire (14M), and the population of Spain (9M) was almost twice that of Mamluk Egypt (5.5M). FYI Ottoman Empire control most of Mesopotamia (so-called "the fertile crescent" along Euphrates), while Mamluk Egypt ofc control Nile Delta (said to be one of the most fertile region on Earth). So, nope, fact is, Europe is fertile and very productive, especially Southern England and the Netherlands, which later lead the so-called "Agriculture Revolution" in 17th century.

[@crayonsukrou913]

@@roddeazevedo Well, you're not wrong. But FYI European leading powers were, by that time, already stronger than most Muslim states. For example, the population of the Holy Roman Empire (23M) and Kingdom of France (16M) was larger than that of Ottoman Empire (14M) and Mamluk Sultanate (5M).

[@pedrocastromartins2120]

What carne next, was indeed anther epic tale of the Descobrimentos portugueses!

[@FlashPointHx]

Next was the Battle of Chaul - a truly gruesome encounter

[@pedrocastromartins2120]

@@FlashPointHx and the best after, when the father granted 100 years of absolute domain of the indic to the portuguese crown. Man, amazing work you're doing! After your awesome vídeos, must come the movie!

[@Joao_Avalon]

What an incredible journey this series has been so far! There's something about seeing the little icons sailing around the map together with the narration that really sparks the imagination and desire to know more about all these events, and the illustrations really help putting faces to all the names and characters. Will definitely have to check out Crowley's book too. Love from Portugal ❤‍🔥

[@FlashPointHx]

These men were voyaging into the unknown - granted they did both good and bad - but either way, they had nerves of steel. Thanks for this!

[@kevinvaudano4226]

Wow, I know the "main" story about the Almeidas but I had no ideia about the step up that led to it Really incredible the knowledge you put on these videos, it goes well beyond anything on yt Im very impressed by this one, congratulations Can't wait for the second part

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much - working on part two now :)

[@Tusiriakest]

Damn it! How was this 26 minutes!? When it was about to start...it ended xD xD These videos and storytelling are just addictive! Nice work once again @FlashPointHx ! But pleeeasse... can you release part 2 still this weekend! I think I can't wait more than that! xD Waiting for part two to be like: "you didn't have a proper burial, not a candle nor a torch lighten for you.... Today, here, I light a city for you, my son"

[@FlashPointHx]

Pappa Almeida was going to bring down the thunder for sure - I've just started on part 2 - keep in mind, I'm a one person show so I create them as fast as I can =)

[@Tusiriakest]

@@FlashPointHx I know you're a 1-man-army. You already do a lot by yourself. We'll wait patiently;)

[@dylanwubbleu5459]

Damn! I had the popcorn all ready!!! Why did the video have to end there!! Cliff hanger much..

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - I thought it was a good spot to stop - the next part will be about the Battle of Chaul

[@Arthurboy777]

Great tale and production ! So much untapped potential for video games and movies

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks - yeah I think this would be an awesome mini series

[@dinissilva6628]

Dont forget the best one, Afonso De Albuquerque plss

[@FlashPointHx]

He's up next after Almeida

[@insideimagery133]

Outstanding presentation, once again! If only we had such ambition now days. Not to invade, though, but you get what i mean.

[@FlashPointHx]

I’m hoping when space exploration ramps up we will have this kind of ambition again

[@anicetolandeiro6652]

A curious fact. It would be funny to include in the story that Almeida in that battle wasn't even fighting for his king but for revenge, but as a result he ended up giving one of the greatest victories to his homeland. 😊

[@FlashPointHx]

That’s exactly how I’m doing it

[@anicetolandeiro6652]

The second part is going to be terrible! Hollywood should make a movie about this story. It has everything, adventure, an achievement considered one of the most important, the love of a father and the terrible revenge for the death of his son. In addition to sending a letter to the enemy saying that he was arriving and that he was getting ready. "You ate the chicken, now you're going to have to eat the rooster." Thank you very much for the videos you are producing. I'm waiting and looking forward to the second part. Good luck/🇵🇹

[@FlashPointHx]

You nailed it !

[@henkstersmacro-world]

👍👍👍.. war disguised as peace, it sounds so familiar to the modern policies of the west🤔

[@FlashPointHx]

We come in peace - kind of

[@imperfectclark]

Oh man, stoked for this, been enjoying the Age Of Discovery series 🦜

[@FlashPointHx]

Nice! Let me know what you think

[@joaoconchilha2231]

The next episode is just a blood bath.

[@FlashPointHx]

Boy is it Literally

[@historylessons893]

I see a lot of similarities between the Chola Empire and the Portuguese Empire. Both made clever alliances in South Asia and Southeast Asia to spread their influences and to strengthen their trading interests. But the Chola Empire made this 500 years before the Portuguese.

[@FlashPointHx]

I'm going to have to look this up now

[@tomaslopes8824]

BRILLIANTTTT

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much!! =)

[@samsohn]

Roger Crowley's book is so good!! I highly recommend the audiobook

[@FlashPointHx]

Agree- really like his work. He has a gift for prose

[@samsohn]

@@FlashPointHx i love his book about Venice too, 'City of Fortune' ⭐

[@FlashPointHx]

@@samsohn haven’t read that one . . . Yet

[@MrJovision]

Man, you are getting better and better! I dont know your name, but you better start to use the title of Dom before the name!

[@FlashPointHx]

I'll try including that in for the next video =)

[@Orionte9]

​@@FlashPointHxI think you missed interpret the @MrJovision compliment he was telling that YOU should use the title Dom.

[@jendrektl5733]

I love this series, always waiting for new episode. Great job!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much Jen !

[@vivipiresinacio1133]

Here it is for our enjoyment!

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes it is - enjoy!

[@aureliuspro6448]

Thumbs up if you played the Age of Empires 2 campaign of Francisco de Almeida and you are here to learn more about that🤩

[@FlashPointHx]

Whoa cool - is that seriously why you’re here ?

[@aureliuspro6448]

@@FlashPointHx no because I love history my friend so I'm a fan of your channel and also of AoE II campaigns

[@nofilterhistory]

The Portuguese Empire smashed it in relative terms

[@FlashPointHx]

boy did they ever - but then came the Dutch and then the English

[@nofilterhistory]

@@FlashPointHx the Dutch are another that don’t get spoken about enough.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@nofilterhistory Agree - no New Amsterdam no New York City

[@HelionDark]

Beter then school history days

[@FlashPointHx]

Appreciated !

[@chriscampov]

What a gem of a channel this is!! Truly amazing research, solid delivery and great visuals.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much!

[@KHK001]

Another amazing video! already loving this new series!

[@FlashPointHx]

Yay, thank you! Always good to see your comments K

[@54032Zepol]

Another great video! Keep up the awesome content! Can't wait for more! Bro! Your history and research is really well done , like I could see it be part of a TV series!

[@FlashPointHx]

I'm hoping Netflix picks this up =)

[@Empire-Builders]

This is fantastic! You keep upping your game

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey appreciate it! What’s your next video going to be about?

[@Empire-Builders]

@@FlashPointHx Next one is Pope Sylvester II!

[@FlashPointHx]

@@Empire-Builders I did a podcast on him! He tried to bring Arabic numerals to Western Europe and they thought he was a warlock

[@Empire-Builders]

@@FlashPointHx Yes! Such a fascinating black legend, life, character, and era. Will be sure to check your episode out

[@alexbaptista4173]

great video!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks!

[@pedrocsantos8]

What a masterpiece content.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks Pedro!

[@Geraldo_Sem_Pavor]

Another awesome video! Can't wait for Part II.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! Working on part II now

[@ManliusTorquatus-ef7sz]

Hell yeaaaaaaaa, you one of da best content creators in KZbin

[@bethmarriott9292]

✨ the spice must flow ✨

[@wz5027]

Almeida e o Galo, o filho o Frango, alguém comeu o frango, agora vai ter que comer o Galo !!!! Diu te aguardamos

[@FlashPointHx]

Diu is coming =)

[@Gustavo-ui2bi]

You are the best! Keep up the great work!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much Gustavo !

[@arturavila9038]

Amazing! Can't wait for part 2.

[@mariothibau1070]

Perfect video! Excited for the next one

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks !

[@andrewplowman1002]

Interesting and very well done.

[@FlashPointHx]

Many thanks!

[@lfsm9380]

Uau, great cliffhanger! Thanks and thanks again!

[@bobcell22]

this is really good stuff!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you Bob!

[@moonlover2022]

Great video, Flash Point History, good job!

[@FlashPointHx]

Appreciated moon!

[@historylover7355]

Awesome video

[@bagavondo2477]

maravilloso!

[@kikoempis]

Amazing as usual!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks again!

[@ciuyr2510]

Yes, more!

[@misterangel8486]

With my eyes going I sooooo much enjoy listening to your videos. Best voice on KZbin 😎👍 Thanks as always dear Sir 🍻

[@FlashPointHx]

Many thanks angel !!

[@ReisSack]

awesome video as always!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks so much Reis!

[@Luso515PorTuoGraal]

Thank you for this amazing work. This is beyond everything I ever seen on youtube or tv. Greetings from Portugal again. Not because ancient portuguese, indians and eastern peoples are involved in the series (although they make everything better) , but for your epic work.

[@FlashPointHx]

Really appreciate the awesome comment Luso!

[@alwestpfal1245]

Thank you for the video!

[@FlashPointHx]

My pleasure!

[@francisfree2010]

FPH, it's the best. Love so much your historical analysis. Thank you. 😊

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey, any time =)

[@t16205]

@@FlashPointHx Yours have turned into my favorite youtube channel. I cant wait for more!

[@FranciscoPreira]

Another great one, thanks for sharing.

[@FlashPointHx]

You’re so welcome

[@damac5136]

Great stuff, thanks!

[@FlashPointHx]

You’re welcome !

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Awesome job well done.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!

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Amazing story telling! 👏

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! 🙂

[@giod6266]

@@FlashPointHx I dont know if you remember me, I tried to write few times but got no unswer.. Did you see it, all good? Im your patreon btw..

[@FlashPointHx]

@@giod6266 I did- I'm so sorry - didn't have a chance to write - was feverishly trying to get this video out before the weekend

[@arbimoradian]

Thanks!

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey really appreciate it !

[@vangelisb8776]

Awesome narration and video, expertly done!

[@FlashPointHx]

Much appreciated Vangelisb :)

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He'll yes!!! What a perfect surprise for Friday! These are the best!!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Enjoy my friend !

[@rsautos]

great show

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks so much!

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Great work.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stevesmith5439]

Great story

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks!

[@RomanS401]

Can't wait for the next one!!!

[@FlashPointHx]

Already in production :)

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This is why I subscribed to this channel

[@FlashPointHx]

Take it you liked this video ?

[@mustko999]

@@FlashPointHx That's my first natural instict

[@addickland5656]

Honestly even though the Spanish, French and British colonial empires were all larger and more impactful, there is something incredibly impressive about the relatively tiny nations of Portugal and later the Netherlands achieving such an astounding dominance over sooooo much of the global trade networks literally oceans away from their home shores while still in the pre-industrial age. And since the Portugese were the first real trailblazers who (somehow, against all odds) made it work and ´conquered´ the indian ocean, they might just be the most impressive of them all, hard as that is for me as someone from Holland to swallow. (then again, they had only one european neighbour and were far away from the other powers and were friendly with perfidious Albion, so I guess it somewhat balances out, at least that´s what I´m going to tell myself)

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahaha - impressive insight

[@lfsm9380]

Well, my friend, as a Portuguese, I must say that the Dutch were (and still are) terribly impressive. Your 'business model' and 'financing' were top notch, of course - after all, you invented stock exchanges (let's just forget that bizarre thing with all those tulips, though). Portugal and The Netherlands had their glorious battles - the Dutch won in the Far East; Portugal won in South America; Portugal and The Netherlands tied in Africa. But, alas, Portugal won the most important battle of all between our nations in recent times - the infamous (and now slightly hilarious) Battle of Nuremberg at the 2006 FIFA World Cup 😂. It is a pity that Portugal lost all its wealth over the last couple of centuries; whereas the Dutch kept producing marvelous companies such as ASML Holding, Adyen NV or ASM International - which I'm invested in, so I guess your invention of the stock exchange also benefits me. But Portugal was doomed to fail: it has no resources, no fertile land, it is far away from Europe's main markets and it has a small population; after the Great Earthquake of 1755 and, later, the Napoleonic Invasions (which razed the country to the ground), Portugal was never able to stand firmly on its feet again. Allied to your enterprising mindset and other qualities, the Dutch also benefitted from two other important but seldom discussed factors. The first was the Expulsion of Jews - a massive brain drain that benefitted The Netherlands and that gave you luminaries such as Baruch Espinoza and others - lesser known, but more important - businessmen and merchants. That was a self-inflicted shot in the head caused by Spain's insistence that our crowns could only be united if there were no Jews in Portugal. Our king wanted to unite Iberia and that was the unfortunate end result. The second factor is The Netherlands geographic situation at the mouth of arguably the most important 'highway' in Europe: the Rhine. Thanks to this, The Netherlands could easily transport goods at a very affordable price that could not be matched by the Iberians (still today, Rotterdam is, of course, the most important port in Europe). And, thanks to that, The Netherlands, at the time of their initial push outward of Europe, had a combined merchant fleet (and later, war fleet) that was larger than the fleets of Portugal, Spain and England COMBINED. That would change, we know, but it gave The Netherlands the upper hand for a long, long time.

[@lfsm9380]

...and, by the way, I don't believe the French Empire (at least outside of Europe) was more impactful than the Portuguese or Dutch Empires. The French arrived much later and had Québec and Haiti as their most important colonies. The French in North Africa were influential but even their language was largely lost in official contexts. And French Indochina was an ephemeral matter - not like Batavia or Brasil for the Dutch and the Portuguese, respectively. Today, Portuguese is way more spoken than French, globally - and don't tell me that's because Brazilians like to reproduce themselves with gusto...

[@bkID1456]

Yeayyyy, a new series😀😊

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes Sir!!

[@eduardog.baptista5531]

Yessss, another part!

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes sir!

[@catoelder4696]

AWESOME

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks!!

[@talvheet602]

Yas awesome!

[@FlashPointHx]

Enjoy!