Why wasn't Portugal Conquered by Spain?

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[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

The Real question is why wasn’t Spain part of/ conquered by Portugal. Those who know history know.

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[@Govvy]

You missed one important thing, when the Templars where kicked out of France in the early 14th century they went in a few different directions, one of them was to Portugal where they had support, Templars were also bankers and they took a huge amount of wealth into the region and paid a massive sum for additional land and protection. This wealth into Portugal allowed for expansion and its ability to build a navel fleet.

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[@jboss1073]

6:44 - "Although outnumbered..." That basically summarizes the entire Portuguese history.

[@pieceD399]

This was good , in school it taked 2/3 years to learn this and allways a little confusing and boring ( just words above words ) , its kind a easy when we the story like this

[@katokaoula4872]

Outnumbered but outstanding in strong will.

[@PrecisionCalc]

This applies to all the Portuguese football talent despite its small population

[@MarcosAbrantes0506]

@@pieceD399 it's a good video but its a resumed version of Portuguese History, it only talks about some main points particularly in it's relationship with spain, those 2/3 years teach a lot more about Portuguese history and with more detail, but I understand it might be boring for some people and it's fine, nowadays there are a lot of videos like this that make it easier and more fun to study history but some of them have mistakes so check the comments.

[@guilhermeeugenio4434]

As a portuguese man I have to confirm this

[@user-sm4ql9wg6q]

13:22 - the argument that Spain might have been successful in conquering Portugal in the late 15th century if it wasn’t for the lure of American conquests glosses over their spectacular defeat at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, when 6,000 Portuguese defeated 31,000 Castilians

[@arishokqunari1290]

Wow, how did the manage to do that?

[@renatomarques7993]

​@@arishokqunari1290smart general and a good defensive position.

[@jpossollo]

By the way, the spanish army defeated at Aljubarrota, was in fact a coalition of spanish and french and therefore a very powerfull army with heavy cavalry. This battle is not even taught today in Spain’s schools, such was the defeat they have suffered.

[@RamalhoRodrigo]

@@jpossolloLmaoo I’m Portuguese and when some of my Spanish friends compare Portugal to Spain I make them remember about that battle

[@CFITOMAHAWK2]

@@RamalhoRodrigo LoL.. We fight bulls with a piece of cloth. And you fake that while climbing on a horse. We discovered Brazil 4 months before the portugeese you say did first. Liars. And Christiano Ronaldo married an spaniola too. Take that..

[@goncaloaguiar]

Spain didn't conquer Portugal because every time they tried, they failed. We threw the Spanish Invaders out the window, literally, on the 1st of December 1640. They tried with the French too during the Napoleonic wars, and also ultimately failed because the English helped us.

[@B_men_apo]

A defenestration a classic

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

Because they were propped up by the Superpower of the time France until even France got sick of them.

[@ÀlexMotosiCuervo]

You did a great job compared to us, the Catalans. Respect! 🫡

[@Andrei-fi3wj]

You was united with the spanish and is normal because you are the closest latin people to each other, your language is very very similar and you are bordering each other for over 1500 years, italians and french are latin too but their history is completely different, on the other hand portugal and castille later spain have influenced each others history

[@gerard5723]

@@ÀlexMotosiCuervo Portugal és independent perquè nosaltres ens vam aixecar en armes abans que ells. Si haguessim esperat una mica seriem nosaltres els que seriem independents

[@Eddie42023]

referring to the hundred years war as 'strained relations' is epic understatement.

[@vicentrostepher5313]

Almost gave you the 70th like. My bad, dude 😅

[@untro7287]

Much love for portugal from USA. I visited your lovely country past year and the people, food and scenery is beautiful

[@anotherthez7598]

Haha, you're most definitely Portuguese, can't fool me lol

[@CrankCase08]

So is Spain, so what's your point?

[@agricola]

@@anotherthez7598 lots of portugese in Massachusetts

[@debs1625]

​@@CrankCase08 Not everything needs to be about you -_-

[@CrankCase08]

@@debs1625 Who said it was?

[@iamekid]

A better question would be "Why wasn't Spain conquered by Portugal?"

[@jcl1331]

Portugal has not ever been Savvy with financial ressources. Logistically we failed for morr than 700years.

[@michaelogunronbi237]

Wouldn't that be suicidal?

[@campanico2]

Portuguese troops conquered Madrid in 1706, not many people know that

[@raffausfaus]

Why Brazil never conquered Portuga… oh wait it’s happening (at least culturally)

[@marusdod3685]

@@raffausfaus no one here likes your shitty music

[@GazilionPT]

The beginning of Portugal as an independent country was *not 1143,* but ratther *1139.* 1143 was only the year the king of León accepted the fact that Portugal was independent. It's a *question of consistency and coherence:* if we consider 1640 the year Portugal regained its independence from the Hapsburg dynasty (and not 1668, the year the Hapsburg accepted that fact by the Treaty of Lisbon) - and we consider 1776 as the year of US independence (and not 1803, the year the UK accepted that fact by the Treaty of Paris) -, then, by the same reasoning, we must consider 1139 as the year Portugal became independent (and not 1143, the year León accepted that fact, by the Treaty of Zamora).

[@rborecki222]

🙄

[@user-os7qm2km1h]

Yes and no. There are technically 3 dates that can be considered the start of the kingdom of Portugal. 1128 Afonso is declared king after the Battle of São Mamede where he defeats his own mother, the current countess of Portugal at the time; 1139 the Pope recognizes Portugal as a sovereign kingdom; 1143 the king of Leon recognizes Portugal as a sovereign kingdom. Personally, I always mentioned these 3 dates, but for me the true date is 1128. Because by that logic Taiwan (and other examples) is never going to be a country until China says so.

[@GazilionPT]

@@user-os7qm2km1h Yes, 1128 is also a strong contender, though some historians disagree is the use of title of king after the Battle of São Mamede was consistent, while there is no doubt about it being claimed and used consistently after 1139 (the Battle of Ourique). For that reason, I tend to consider 1139. (BTW, you made a typo regarding papal recognition: you meant 1179.) What I'm sure is that 1143 is not the date to consider. As I said, we don't consider 1668 to be the year Portugal reinstated its independent monarchy (we consider 1640), and we also don't consider 1803 to be the year the US became independent (we consider 1776) - so why consider 1143 for Portugal?

[@Maddog-xc2zv]

@@GazilionPT The pope recognized Portugal as a kingdom, don't know what sources you used, even before the king of Castilla and Leon, so each, accordingly to your statement, in 1139 (when the facto in 1139 Afonso Henriques was made king - for the second time, the first time was when he defeated his dear mother and castillian lover on the fields of Ourique and never again did anything relevant for Portugal neither to Castilla e Leon - and Portugal a kingdom; only in 1179 the Pope and thus the Vatican and the Holy Church, via Papal Bullae, recognized and really I don't even care about it because it was not for him to decide - for the better or the worst the Vatican tried to meddle in British affairs with Henry the VIIIth and they got kicked of there giving origins to the Protestant Church with the king, and all others after him, becoming the ruler of the Church, but I digress), 1143 by our future Nuestros Hermanos (Spain didn't exist yet, being such territory majorly by the Kingdoms of Leon Castilla, but there were others like Aragon, eg.) recognized our independence as a Kingdom per se. 1179 is a just mere fictional date, as I already made point the Vatican, near us, had much more influence over France and the latter joint kingdoms that make up as we now know, more here less there, the Kingdom of Spain - which the ones we had a feud with... see 1143 and the treaty of Zamora. So as the US as very well compared celebrate their independence from the Brits (even if the Brit King only come to terms with his loss in 1803) on the 4th of July, 1776 we Portuguese also celebrate our independence on the year of 1139 when we proclaimed it and not when (1143) the losing side decided to accept their defeat. They would still rule Portugal with their Fillipe II, III and IV, but in a bright day of 1640 nor closets nor house terraces barriers saved the invaders from our people retaking independence - retaking, because we already had achieved it centuries before (the period of the Filipes lasted only 60 years on our ~900 years as a nation, enough to bury our navy and treasure, but not our spirit). Cheers

[@OnyHipHopMusic]

Maninho , quando te perguntam a data de nascimento de Portugal , a resposta correta é e sempre será 1143 🤣 o resto é semântica , eu posso dizer que conquistei a minha aldeia , se nenhum governo atual o reconhecer sou só maluco 🤣

[@lazywallstreetnews7234]

I’ve traveled a lot in my life and I’ve never found a place I liked more than Portugal. Gorgeous scenery, great beautiful people and amazing food everywhere. I’m learning Portuguese so I can move there someday or if not, Brazil will have to do

[@stevev238]

I found it an awesome place to live in, but a frustrating place to earn a living- including a school closing whilst still owing me around 3700 Euros.

[@lazywallstreetnews7234]

@@stevev238 right exactly I’m making money elsewhere and looking to move later. Working in Europe is a nightmare and South America is a corrupt shit show all around no matter where you go

[@NunoPortugalPro]

Brasil has nothing to do with Portugal. Completly different countries and states of mind. Portuguese people are almost opposite to Brasilien people in personality.

[@vicentrostepher5313]

​@@NunoPortugalPro?

[@vicentrostepher5313]

​@@NunoPortugalPro ?

[@IniciativaCondor]

Great vídeo, but you forgot the major episode : the Battle of Aljubarrota

[@Ruicarrico]

In Aljubarrota Spain didn't exist

[@Benito-lr8mz]

You no know the Battle of Isla Terceira agaisnt Prior de Crato loose and opossed to Spanish King Phillip ll😂

[@paulocorreia7942]

@@Benito-lr8mz True, the Azores islands have always had problems with Pirates!!! 😂

[@user-os7qm2km1h]

@@Ruicarrico To be fair, Spain also didn't exist in 1492. The entity we now know as "Spain", didn't occur with the union between Castille and Aragon. Like the Iberian Union later on with Portugal, both were still separate kingdoms with their own sovereignty. It was only after the War of Spanish Succession in the 18 century that the concept of Spain was born. Before that, they were still referred as Castilians etc. Heck, the language we know now know as Spanish, is in fact 'Castilian'/Castilian Spanish. Same way people say Chinese when the correct term is Mandarin, or Mandarin Chinese.

[@Ruicarrico]

@@user-os7qm2km1h totally agree

[@Leesoldier12]

Knowledgia: Why wasn't Portugal conquered by Spain? Spain: Why dindn't YOU conquer Portugal????

[@donttalkcrap]

Because you can't spell DIDN'T

[@Leesoldier12]

@@donttalkcrap well, can't be good at everything lol

[@adelesr4965]

António Boa pergunta amigo.Portugal é só um país a Espanha são varios países com 5 idiomas diferentes.

[@gabrielford3473]

@@donttalkcrap you sure got them

[@vicentrostepher5313]

M8, u funny 😂

[@soggybottom3463]

Excellent. As a Brit, living VERY quietly in Portugal....What super history. We are truly fellow nations..

[@sergiom9958]

Girls: “our Spanish and Portuguese ex BF were so egocentric…” The Boys: “that’s not true” Also the boys: “half Planet Earth for you and half for me, Tordesillas 1494” 13:00

[@greywolf7577]

See, the boys were getting along.

[@TraaaaaasshBooooaaaatttt]

Just ignoring the rest of the world like they're the only 2 lol

[@LarryTheTugaGamer1511]

Yeah, but we managed to outsmart the Spanish and that gave us Brazil! (Also, not our fault it's like that nowadays, heh.)

[@sergiom9958]

@@LarryTheTugaGamer1511 outsmart? how do reach that conclusion?

[@LarryTheTugaGamer1511]

@@sergiom9958 The Spanish proposed the Tordesilhas treaty with a set of coordinates that implied that the entirety of South America would belong to the Spanish, and the Portuguese basically went "Nah, how 'bout these coordinates?" The coordinates the Portuguese proposed implied the Portuguese would get Brazil and the Spanish would get the rest of South America (these coordinates were the ones that were accepted). Maybe outsmart wasn't the best choice of words, but the Portuguese definitely bargained well.

[@VincitOmniaVeritas7]

3:44 the north part of the Iberian Peninsula, from Asturias to Navarra was never truly occupied by the moors.

[@Open__56]

It was ouccupied in name for a tiny amount of time but they rebelled

[@faenethlorhalien]

@@Open__56 True. Would have been for a longer time if the Franks hadn't pushed them back.

[@Benito-lr8mz]

​@@faenethlorhalienFranks? In Spain maybe Astures and Basconians or Navarrese ; Aragonese people

[@rowec6472]

​@Benito-lr8mz there were Frankish incursions into Spain for retribution against the Moorish invasion.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

Asturias was (briefly) occupied but never conquered.

[@carlosmarxo8132]

Portugal was never under Spain rule, there are no technicalities. Portugal acquired it's independence in 1139 from the Kingdom of Galitia, which was a vassal of kingdom of Castila-Leon, not Spain (only founded in 1479). From 1580 to 1640 Portugal had a union with Spain, under the same kings. The Philips were half portuguese, and half spanish.

[@PaleBluePot]

Moreover, "spain" stole it's name from the roman province hispania (the whole peninsula). They "become" spain after clinical marriages (sometimes inbetween direct family, habsburg style) to subdue and annex independent kingdoms. So "spain" it's just a federation of former kingdoms and in my opinion far from being unite, as we Saw recently with the basque country and catalonia.

[@lost_porkchop]

Too many childish comments in here. Today, we're neighbours, friends, and allies. Be happy.

[@antonionunes9525]

That it's true but Portuguese people do not like Castela. The best Spanish people are from Galiza, Catalunha and Bascos.

[@SobreiroGrati]

​@@antonionunes9525com esse comentário parece que te incluiste no grupo "chilldish comments". Gente boa e parvos existem em todo lado.

[@hugopereirinha1003]

​@@SobreiroGrati Olivença = Dombass Serei o unico que vê hipocrisia na coisa?

[@SobreiroGrati]

@@hugopereirinha1003 sei onde queres chegar, mas isso ainda é mais "childish comment" que o do António acima. Sem nexo, estúpido e infantil.

[@antonionunes9525]

@@SobreiroGrati e infelizmente gente ingénua que pensa que a história dos povos ou das fronteiras do mundo está estagnada. Nunca esteve, está ou estará.

[@fbo7147]

Portugal has the oldest recognized navy, though Spain had more capability to build a larger navy; Portugal had better technology and warfare tactics. Spain and many European countries often used Portuguese ships when they started overseas exploration.

[@jplacido9999]

Even the great italian sailors admited Portugal was the best in the seas.

[@joaoneves6053]

@@jplacido9999 Great Italian sailors? What are you talking about? Italy was inexistent during the age of Discovery and Columbus is widely considered a horrible sailor.

[@TheMrJizzus]

Portugal had so many good sailors that the first guy to go all around the world by boat was employed by the spanish, but was portuguese...

[@jplacido9999]

@@TheMrJizzus Yes he was, sir 👍

[@MW_Asura]

Thiago Braga from Brasão de Armas mentions that

[@RAPTIL-lz9tq]

The fact they divided the world in half ahaha. Incredible Portugal history is amazing. All the innovation and resilience ⛵🫡

[@jonathanrichards593]

Yes, and with a line some difficult-to-measure distance from a set of islands also some difficult-to-measure distance from Rome. Or wherever. This was long before anyone could measure longitude with any accuracy. You've got to admire the chutzpah of those Popes.

[@rndrecords9832]

It came with a cost, the cost of the noble and decent people to be shipped away and never return (most of them)

[@lauratamaralecusaysalazar4675]

the Tordesillas Treaty

[@creepingdread88]

It's easy to just draw a line and say you have that half, and we'll have this half. The reality was very different. Having the man power to conquer countries half way around was never possible and even sailing around the world wasn't, otherwise Australasia would have been discovered by the Spanish or Portuguese. Then add to France and Britain quickly surpassing them as the worlds leading powers made the treaty utterly meaningless.

[@NelsonCruz77]

​@@creepingdread88it was a way to avoid conflict between the two nations over colonial claims. That's all. And initially it only applied to "newly discovered" territories along the Atlantic. For instance, the Pope first proposed such a treaty, and he surely didn't mean Portugal could take control of his possessions in modern Italy. The Pope wanted to avoid wars between Christian countries. Particularly two countries in a great position to spread Christianity to Africa and America.

[@FilipeSilva1]

The question is: Why wasn't Spain conquered by Portugal? That's a true case study. How could they survive the portuguese might?

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

Because after suffering in the battle of Torro they offered the entire Atlantic dominion to Portugal if Isabella was spared.

[@charlitounderground95]

Im galician from Vigo so i can speak about that. we speak same lenguage than portugal but we all know is better life as Spanish. And if we speak about war, i know Portugal will not attack us because we are like brothers but its clear Spain can smash portugal so easy... People from Vascongadas and cataluña alone can destroy Portugal dont need more than 25% from spanish people for that. Sorry about my English i dont speak it since school.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

@charlitounderground95 They couldn’t because they didn’t, the wonder Building in Batalha is only one example, that’s history. But if we talk about today it’s a silly thing to discuss because Spain simply can’t , they’d have Brazilians from the West, British from the South, French from the North, Italians from the East marching in while they crumbled from the inside, modern politics is very polarized.

[@charlitounderground95]

@@Leontemplar-yt6ff okei, yes thats true, Spain cant because so many countrys will help portugal, same if portugal try conquer Galicia, EEUU and UE will stop that, but in 1 vs 1 is obvius what will happen if someone want do something. Btw spain and portugal are like brothers so this conversation have no sense

[@FilipeSilva1]

No one was talking about the present. Only Putin is idiot enough for that.

[@00deltacapricorni]

I am Portuguese but many of my ancestors are Spanish, from Galicia, since the beginning we have been the same people, we have practically the same culture and customs despite the rivalry that has always existed, perhaps precisely because of this, clashes between families of the nobility at the time.

[@sergiogcollado]

Im from Galicia, and I totally agree.

[@mendoncacorreia]

GALICIA IS PORTUGAL, NOT SPAIN! ✌

[@francisdeoliveira3414]

Galiza é portuguesa como nós, se tem dúvidas,vá lá,pergunte aos irmãos Galegos que eles dizem. Consideram-se portugueses e não espanhóis,mesma a nossa língua tem origem no galego,não só o Latim. E mais não digo,informe-se,documente-se. Tenha um bom domingo

[@francisdeoliveira3414]

O que diz é correcto,a minha outra resposta é já a pensar no que poderá aparecer aí em frente nos comentários. Um homem bem preparado... Como bom Tuga,vale por mil! Bom domingo a todos.

[@francisdeoliveira3414]

Um bom bocado do nosso norte era parte da Galiza. I wrote down in Portuguese on purpose. I like it 👌

[@Dorpers89]

Portugal is the face and Spain is the helmet, it wouldn't look cool on the map if they took it all.

[@PeterOConnell-pq6io]

The see-saw Penisular War campaigns earned Portugal's terrain a reputation as being a place were small armies risked defeat, and big armies starved.

[@MartynLeopard]

Im from Portugal and although Portugal is a relatively small country it ain't that easy to invade and bring military logistics trough here, aside from the Alentejo region of Portugal that consists of a more flat plain fields, the rest of country tends to be very rugged and hilly

[@PeterOConnell-pq6io]

@@MartynLeopard Two ways in, no ways out.

[@danieldol.1930]

@@MartynLeopard Yep, but even Alentejo would be quite hard to cross, the "flatiness" of it is just a general idea, in reality there's plenty of hills where castles/fortresses were built and are surrounded by those flat plain fields, which made it easy to spot enemies. Not only that, but Alentejo's borders are defined by rivers/streams and the land itself can be quite harsh in some seasons, which would probably limit the timing/length of invasions.

[@mbern4530]

@@danieldol.1930 And it leaves an army on the wrong side of the Tagus with the nearest crossing for an army being Santarem which was heavily fortified.

[@tiagobelo4965]

@@PeterOConnell-pq6io and our history of, let's call them guerilla-adjacent tactics, creates a bit of a "we are not stuck here with you, you are stuck here with us" situation

[@dandyguandy]

We are brothers from the same mother (Iberia)

[@Tusiriakest]

Technically, "Iberia" was the land of the Iberians, a people that lived in the southern -eastern peninsula. So even most of Spaniards aren't "sons of Iberia", and definetly not the Portuguese. The Iberian Peninsula just has that name because, when the first Greeks arrived at the peninsula, they found the iberians first. If they had landed a bit to the south, it would be called Turdetanian Peninsula xD

[@tiagoscp36]

Portuguese are sons of the lusitanians

[@C0DERedEdits]

@@Tusiriakest He's obviously talking about how the Portuguese and Spaniards have always been close in their "mother" peninsula, not about actual lineage to Iberians, stop being pedantic lol

[@Tusiriakest]

@@C0DERedEdits I wasn’t being “pedantic”… I was sharing a fun fact…

[@marusdod3685]

@@Tusiriakest also iberia is a place in the caucasus too fun fact

[@EliteWalkThroughs]

What is Impressive is that On June 7, 1494, the governments of Spain and Portugal agreed to the Treaty of Tordesillas, named for the city in Spain in which it was created. The Treaty of Tordesillas neatly divided the “New World” of the Americas between the two superpowers. Just Imagine the Power of this two countries, and now their downfall, im from portugal and we are in deep shit. IDK about Spain but i think they are doing well.

[@xomox5316]

aye the plague of marxist thought ruined many great empires and still is

[@anderlopez6699]

Hi, I'm from Spain. We are in deep shit and we think Portugal is doing well.

[@cathjj840]

@@anderlopez6699 Grass is always greener on the other side

[@lazvt8469]

@@anderlopez6699 I'm in the USA...we be in deep schiff too....too much Marxism...for now. MAGA.

[@Gofr5]

I always said that our decline (Portugal) started when we lost King Sebastian. Losing him made us fall under the Iberian Union where for 60 years we floundered and lost everything to Castille as they picked us apart slowly bit by bit and sucked us dry for everything we were worth; until we had no more to be drained of and finally freed ourselves. However by that point the damage was already done and irreversible. Portugal was never the same after that and became known as one of Europe's poor backwater kingdoms in the 1700s and 1800s, a shadow of what they once were in their glory days. The Napoleonic wars only dragged us down further in to the mud, making an already terrible situation even worse. The 1900s only brought more struggle with the failed first republic and WW1. We had a bit of a resurgence with Salazar keeping us neutral in WW2, which helped Portugal to profit greatly from the war from both sides. However, we never did full truly recover and to this day believe we aren't in a better position as a nation due to having lost Sebastian all those centuries ago. I would love to see an alternate timeline where we never lost Sebastian. I don't know what that Portugal would look like today, but I would love to see how different it would be.

[@jcl1331]

Think about Spanish/Portuguese border. Half of it is elevated and another half of it are big tributary rivers. Except for some places north of Alqueva dam, which are plains. Most of the border was easily protected and difficult to transpose for most of history

[@danieldol.1930]

Landscape and its features were one of the major, if not the most important, deterrants against Spain. Historically, since the romans and pretty much until the industrial revolution, there was only really 2 or 3 good ways to get inside. The borders were probably defined like that on purpose since the beginning, the first kings fought the moors and learned quickly how much influence terrain has in the outcome of a battle. Portugal's borders are indeed connected with water elements, such as rivers and smaller but harsh water streams, rocky mountains, ravines, etc. And even if an invader got through that, they would find even more mountainous terrain, dense forests and people willing to do guerilla tactics. Not only that, but by checking the position of portuguese castles/fortresses that are near the border, especially the early Templar ones, you can tell they take advantage of high ground and natural moats. And by sea would also be hard, cliffs, dunes and salt marshes are hard to get through and there's also plenty of fortresses in key points around the coastline. There's many factors to why Portugal wasn't conquered but land management and strategy-proactiveness was a big part of it for sure!

[@tiagobelo4965]

yep, there's a reason our borders are some of the oldest unchanged ones around, they kinda made themselves

[@suckafreesaint]

But the entire Atlantic Ocean wasn’t a problem for Spain to take lands in the Americas??

[@antoniolopez2322]

Spain was exhausted from the reconquista, but still conquered half of Europe? This video is so ridiculous.... Spain was a catholic country, as well as Portugal. Spain invaded the Netherlands and had some parts of Germany under control because of religious wars. They had no interest in conquering Portugal, they had their Virreinatos, not colonies BTW, in America to be wealthy. No need yo conquer Portugal, a catholic country.

[@Hrossey]

@@danieldol.1930the European Union 🇪🇺 done a better job than Spain did 😉

[@_Azurael_]

Missing The Battle fo Aljubarrota here was a huuge error. Its was the end of the first dynastie, a true sucession crisis. And the best oportunity for Castile to conquer Portugal. And they failed with a force several times bigger.

[@user-cm9pt8bo3l]

But that battle was between Castile (not Spain) and Portugal, and, as was usual at the time, it was for dynastic reasons, as there were many in those centuries because all the kingdoms that emerged from the Reconquista wanted to lead the reunification of Spain, basically.

[@meruendano]

Lo que está perdido es tú perspectiva de la Historia. No hubo jamás un intento de conquista entre el Reino de Portugal y el resto de los Reinos de España y a la inversa. Lo único que hubo fueron batallas concretas en luchas dinásticas a la muerte de un monarca sin un heredero directo válido. Lo demás literatura.

[@martinab3774]

@@meruendano Punto de vista interessante hermano

[@meruendano]

@@martinab3774 Gracias. Es interesante en cuanto a que lo interesante son los hechos históricos reales, no los relatos. La batalla de Aljubarrota se produce en el contexto de lo que en Portugal llaman Guerras Fernandinas, por el Rey portugués Fernando I, que optaba al trono de Castilla por parentesco en una ausencia de heredero directo. Guerras que duran más de una década y para complicar la situación con una guerra civil castellana entre dos hermanos que luchan por el Reino y que al morir el Rey portugués sin heredero directo se invierte la situación por los mismos motivos. Lo que ocurre es que una parte de la mentalidad anglo, no le cabe en la cabeza que dos paises que comparten solar no se invadan uno al otro o se sojuzguen, cómo en su historia ocurrió en las Islas Británicas. incluso lo intentaron con Francia y casi lo consiguen con la Guerra de los Cien Años, que mira tu por dónde también es parte del contexto de ese siglo XIV muy complicado de complicaciones.

[@davidmarques9309]

​@@meruendano a história é muito clara, cerca de 7000 portugueses com desejo de manter a independência portuguesa derrotaram 30 000 castelhanos em Aljubarrota. Para além disto, os portugueses ganharam as batalhas dos Atoleiros (1400 portugueses vs 5000 castelhanos) e de Valverde (11 000 portugueses vs 39 000 castelhanos), ambas durantes a crise de descendência do final do século 14. Não ensinam isto nas escolas espanholas com certeza.

[@HusseinDoha]

Not just Mexico. Everything west of the Mississippi plus Florida and the gulf coast were under Spanish rule.

[@csaracho2009]

Por eso, México.

[@ADMusic1999]

I know. Had they kept all their land and didn’t have to compete with the English and later Americans, they’d probably be the biggest nation on Earth. At least until their colonies declared independence. Overseas colonies have a bad habit of doing that

[@Astute-Chaos]

De Soto Definitely Came thru the Carolinas

[@asullivan4047]

( 1831 ) Spain sold land to ( U.S. ) 1821 Florida🐊.

[@Vic-sp6ld]

@@ADMusic1999 Spain never had colonies in America. Every piece of land conquered had the same status as any other province in Spain and their citizens the same rights than any other Spaniard by mandate of Isabella I of Castile

[@STALINSTUART]

The truth is portugal is legendary country

[@El_classico_Futbol_Skillers]

Expose bas✝️ard kzbin.infoVTuLsSiHzGQ?si=BLxwatz2O2a8_QVE

[@badtuber1654]

Home of the Templars

[@EricM-gm5wz]

To Ronaldo fans maybe 😂

[@cumunist2120]

Portugal got plot armor

[@STALINSTUART]

@@badtuber1654 yes crusaders❤️❤️

[@franciscofreitas1230]

Before Cristóvão Colombo presented his expedition to the Spanish he did it to the Portuguese, who rejected it, it's believed that because the countless expeditions to discover the sea route to India the Portuguese already new about the Americas they didn't have the manpower to colonize it and discover the sea route to India at the same time that's why when the pope did the treaty of Tordesilhas the portuguese ruler changed the original getting enough distance west to be able to claim brasil later, that's why Pedro Álvares Cabral on his way to India went to brasil, the Portuguese knew about the wind and sea corrents to sail further and faster around Africa and those corrents were near brasil. By the way Cristóvão Colombo was married to the daughter of the Madeira archipelago, a portuguese navigator, lived there and learned how to sail with the Portuguese

[@franciscofreitas1230]

Cristóvão was married to the daughter of the *madeira archipelago governor

[@Arbelot]

They will do the same to the Portuguese explorer Fernão de Magalhães (aka Ferdinand Magellan) which led to the first circumnavigation of the world and of most consequence to my country, the conquest of the Philippine Islands. In fact, according to the Treaty of Tordesillas, the Philippines lay in the Portuguese sphere of influence. I wonder what might have been if the Portuguese had colonized my country instead of the Spanish.

[@danymend5797]

​@@Arbelot Would have they though? I mean, Portugal was already pretty much stretched thin with Brasil as a colony since Portugal didn't have that big of a population compared to Spain. They would have maybe built a port there to trade but not more than that

[@Arbelot]

@@danymend5797 But it's still a possibility. If I could remember, Portugal tried to dispute the Spanish occupation of the Philippines since the latter was in the Portuguese-designated area according to the Tordesillas and Zaragoza treaties. In the end, the Portuguese would give up their rights on the Philippine Islands, coupled with the fact that the King of Spain also became the King of Portugal.

[@Spectre-wd9dl]

Everyone knew about the americas. The whole looking for a way to India is BS. They were looking for the old world. All the older civilizations had stories of coming from the americas.

[@ThorNado24]

In addition, Portuguese known colonies in Asia with huge impact are Macao, Timor and Malacca

[@pedrocostaesilva7239]

Portuguese connection with the Templars is also a Key at the foundational period

[@DrVictorVasconcelos]

Not just connection, Portugal was the home of the reborn Templars after the whole... French king needing money and accusing the organisation of eating babies thing.

[@HideNxSquad]

@@DrVictorVasconcelos IAM A TEMPLAR, YEEEEEEEEY

[@wuhtevah3840]

@@DrVictorVasconcelos you still see the templar cross in every sporting event, the military and awarded commendations in Portugal.

[@Gofr5]

Indeed. After the Templars became persecuted across Europe, Portugal remained one of the few only nations still friendly to them, so many of the Templars that could, fled to Portugal. They were eventually rebranded by the Portuguese king as the Order of Christ in order to try and distance themselves more from the whole Templar thing and persecution.

[@rndrecords9832]

A crusader state from the very beginning

[@raspberries97]

It's Ceuta (SEUTA), not KUETA

[@generalmortars7557]

From the Arabic سَبْتَة (sabta).

[@meruendano]

No, desde la palabra "celta". Nada de árabe.

[@generalmortars7557]

@@meruendano, Ceuta se remonta a los romanos y se refiere a las siete montañas de la región (en latín: Septem Fratres; "siete hermanos"). Septem se fue deformando sucesivamente en Sept, Cepta y Seuta. Los árabes lo pronuncian Sabta. Es una ciudad árabe en el norte de África, allí no hay nada "celta".

[@meruendano]

@@generalmortars7557 Si es cómo dices y no lo niego, entonces viene del latín, no del árabe.

[@sergioblanco3813]

@@generalmortars7557 No, from the Latin Septem.

[@wethermon]

Imagine the power and tech these two countries had, to split the world in two. Most people can't really understand the significance of this.

[@issamkholoud2009]

Imagine where they got that knowledge from considering they were far ahead of the rest of Europe and who they kicked out of cordoba

[@Electra-xm7lu]

Didn't USA and the former USSR practically do the same in 1945? The difference being, they called it "liberation". At least the Iberians were more honest.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

@issamkholoud2009 clearly wasn’t the caliphate that got severely defeated and crumbled into the dust bin of history to it’s technological superior foes, the moment France joined the war was the end for the caliph that only moved in to fill the vacuum of a fallen Roman Empire.

[@jonathanlanoce9516]

The peninsula was so crucial to develop the foundation of Modern Europe, with the northeners catching up. The portugal origin story i didn't know. Absolutelly incredible.

[@ianjones7488]

See my comment above.

[@crab-finger]

13:40 cape horn is south america, cape of good hope (Cabo da Boa Esperança) is africa. Well, technically cape agulhas is the most southerly point of africa

[@cathjj840]

Ordinary me tends to mix up the names, but that's pretty gross that this video didn't get it right!!!

[@cathjj840]

Maybe their mind, like mine, gets confused by the 'Horn of Africa' thing....

[@user-sm4ql9wg6q]

18:00 - 1767 wasn’t the end of it. In total, Castile tried to conquer Portugal more than forty times. It has been proved that even Francisco Franco had designs to take Portugal, after the 25 April 1974 military coup

[@llobell86]

Change dealer

[@Limited_Artists]

they always ramble about conquering Portugal and do it but always fail, all bark and no bite

[@Grasslander]

The history of Spain and Portugal is interesting, but the explanation to the title question is quick and as an aside. 15:18 The Reconquista had exhausted Spain, and taking Portugal would have taken huge troops and resources. They had the same king for a while, as a union, but a revolt ended that in 1640: The Portuguese Restoration War. Portugal then allied once again with Britain. During the next English-French war, pro-English Portugal was invaded by the pro-French Spain in 1762, but Spain was defeated by Portuguese guerrilla warfare and English naval and cavalry power.

[@jonathanlanoce9516]

Are you a bot?

[@antoniomultigames4968]

Portugal is much older than Spain and began its expansion outside the peninsula much earlier, thus spreading its identity and language beyond the reach of Spain, which even today has separatist regions. Spain would never be able to hold this independent nation even under roman rule it was separated from the region of Hispania

[@migteleco]

@@antoniomultigames4968 That is not correct. The roman region of "Hispania" was all the Iberian peninsula as a whole. It was divided in roman provinces, and, in fact, you can see it in the map they show us in the video. "Lusitania" was a province, "Gallaecia" was another province, "Bética" was another one, and so on... There was no España, and no Portugal in that time.

[@Tezzy3399]

@@migteleco he is not totally wrong, Portugal did start colonizing before Spain :D

[@Benito-lr8mz]

This is a joke in first time Spain yes conquered Portugal ; Prior de Crato opossed to Spanish King Phillip ll and Spain invaded Portugal with Spanish Tercios at the end Prior de Crato with French-Portughese Army defeat in naval battle of Isla Terceira in Azores and Spain exhaust for Reconquesta lol in time of Conquest of Granada 1.492 Spain start fight agaisnt France etc in Italian wars and win Spain and Discovery and conquer América etc..

[@fernandomoreira3211]

Que raio de pergunta, mas cá vai a resposta: a espanha não conquistou Portugal porque não conseguiu. Da mesma forma, Portugal não conquistou a espanha porque não conseguiu!

[@Luis_Antunes]

It is strange how a treaty between England and Portugal while being the oldest treaty in the world, on the other hand, shows how the Portuguese were treated in England without or with an agreement, and never earned any of these dividends. In other words, when England left the European Union, many Portuguese people were in trouble because they had to try to stay in the United Kingdom. On the other hand, the English who lived in Portugal did nothing, enjoying a life without limits on authorizations. This treaty today is rubbish.

[@Beamboy555]

Earned any of these dividends? Did the British not wage war after war to protect their allies identity? The only people that earned “dividends” would be the British, unfortunately those that earned it are dead and alls we have to honour them by is the agreement itself.

[@KonradvonHotzendorf]

11:57 You a flerf or something? Why not mention that Portugal turned down Columbus because they knew the circumference of the globe and Asia was too far via a western route

[@GeraldM_inNC]

That's right. By then the educated knew the world is round, and the dispute was over its circumference. Columbus sold the Spanish on a much smaller circumference.

[@meruendano]

Es un mito que los antiguos creyeran que la Tierra era plana, cuándo ya había demostrado su esfericidad Eratóstenes en el siglo III a.C. y calculado su radio entre otras medidas. De hecho a Colón se le discutía su calculo, pero esa no fue la razón por la que la Corte portuguesa rechazó su propuesta, lo hizo por inviable. Échate tú a mar abierto a lo desconocido... También le rechazaron la propuesta los Reyes Católicos, aunque al final logró convemcer a la Reina Isabel.

[@jonathanrichards593]

@@GeraldM_inNC +1 although "by then" undersells it a bit. All the educated world had known about a round world from earliest times, and Eratosthenes had come up with a pretty good value of the circumference of a globe earth in (it is said) 240 *BC*

[@GeraldM_inNC]

@@jonathanrichards593 Although the Greeks nailed the circumference using geometry, the Medieval Catholic Church taught that the world is flat. The average person wasn't privy to the facts.

[@fernandoluis8742]

This is way to vague. There where so many times spain tried to conquer Portugal and lost in battle 10 to 1. The most famous and brilliant battle is the battle of Aljubarrota by Nuno Alvarez Pereira.

[@History_Nerd12]

All of his videos are vauge. Im tired of seeing comments complaining about his vaugness. He gives quick information for or knowledge, hence the name of the channel. If you want more information on the subject search it up.

[@Benito-lr8mz]

Its true but Spain ruled Portugal 60 years 1.580-1.640 with Viceroys dear friend

[@danielchambel]

This video is fairly right albeit the huge geographical error referring to Vasco da Gama's passage by Cape Horn. Cape Horn is located in Chile and must not be confused with Cape of Good Hope which is located in South Africa.

[@tiagoscp36]

​@@Benito-lr8mzSpain didnt rule Portugal, ir was called Ibérian union not Spain, just like United Kingdom today u cant say the scots are English

[@user-cm9pt8bo3l]

But that battle was between Castile (not Spain) and Portugal, and, as was usual at the time, it was for dynastic reasons, as there were many in those centuries because all the kingdoms that emerged from the Reconquista wanted to lead the reunification of Spain, basically.

[@HusseinDoha]

Don’t forget half of Italy, Holland and Belgium were under Spanish Habsburg rule.

[@Yo.Te.Dire.]

Whatever. It’s not contained at any book written by English or Americans so they decided it’s not true hahaha

[@danmur2797]

​@Yo.Te.Dire. There was interchange of people and foodstuffs between the viceroyalty of New Spain (Mexico) and Sicily while both were under Spanish rule. Why tomato sauces like marinara were more common in southern Italy than northern Italy. Interestingly corn for polenta became more common in northern Italy, but Spain also ruled some duchies/kingdoms in the north as well. That's how tomatoes, corn, and even cactus reached Italy. When the King of Spain expelled the Jesuits from New Spain and other viceroyalties in the Americas and territories in Europe, they were relocated to Italy (even though by then, most Jesuits from New Spain had been born in what is today Mexico to criollo families). Likewise New Spain had a viceroy from Sicily at one point.

[@TheTomexification]

Basically we've been fighting our cousins and relatives since the beginning. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, was son of the daughter of the King (Emperor) of Aragon Castile, he declared independence and fought his mom and grandfather, after that we were fighting our cousins, the successors of the throne of Castile. And we were backed by England, even before the treaty, they helped with the taking of Lisbon (at least that is what some historians say but not all agree).

[@JoshuaA1307]

We where the first Reddit users of parent vs child stories where we cut ties with them 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

Yes for a small time they both were under the Hapsburg Dynasty Union together, they brought Portugal into many wars in hopes to weaken it, until eventually Portugal had left the Austrian dynasties grasp. A Substantial amount of that Famous ‘Spanish Armada’ that was lead to its death to fight England was actually the Portuguese Armada.

[@jeanbethencourt1506]

*Spanish Habsburgs were distinct from and more powerful than their Austrian counterparts.

[@Gofr5]

I would say they succeeded in those 60 years at ruining Portugal. The Portugal that came out of the Iberian Union was not the same Portugal that went in to it. Portugal was never the same after those 60 years and was never able to fully recover from it. The decline in power and status the country suffered in the 1800s onwards I personally believe came as a result of those 60 years. Losing King Sebastian was the worst thing that ever happened to us. Alas...

[@filiperosario1078]

I didn't even see the video. I just saw the title, and as a Portuguese man, I came to say "they tried!"

[@MaxRiffage]

Cape Horn is South America, not South Africa

[@grampamirlin]

I posted that too. Amazing they put this out with no one catching it.

[@blitztim6416]

lol. Thanks. I was puzzled when they said that too.

[@antoniolopez2322]

This whole video is a joke, can´t take it seriously

[@Mobutusese]

Cape "horn" does not exist. Is Cape Hornos or de Hornos. If you keep following the anglos and not respect history, and decide to change it to your liking you're condemned to suffer the same. Long live Old Mexico before 1848 with its border in the Mississippi river. The time is coming to start discussing those borders.

[@guillermoperez298]

Portugal and Spain are brothers. Love to Portugal from Spain!!

[@tiagobelo4965]

goes both ways! stay strong friend!

[@wuhtevah3840]

as long as you leave us alone... oh wait! you guys have better salaries, ok you can take it now! /s

[@brunocarreiro7796]

Sorry to let you down most Portuguese feel closest to the English. 🇬🇧🇵🇹♥️

[@TruthMatters9674]

@@brunocarreiro7796 O que é ridículo. Temos mais afinidades genéticas e culturais com os espanhóis que com os ingleses, que apenas nos auxiliaram na autonomia por motivos puramente estratégicos, já que não lhes convinha que toda a Península Ibérica (e com isso o estreito de Gibraltar e o precioso acesso ao Mediterrâneo) pertencesse ao inimigo.

[@brunocarreiro7796]

@@TruthMatters9674 "que apenas auxiliaram na autonomia" que comentário mais ignorante. Desde 1143 que os Portugueses e Ingleses são aliados com uma ou outra desavença o que e natural mas que teve usufruto a para os dois lados. Os portugueses ajudaram os ingleses a proteger a sua costa dos franceses devido ao poderio naval. Foi sempre um relação de conveniência e assim e que tem de ser

[@ImLucasC]

"Im not stuck in here with you... YOU'RE stuck in here with ME!!" said Portugal

[@miguel.ledesmaledesma1790]

Now we know the genesis of the name of the Mexican town of Mexico 🇲🇽 called MataMoros,which in Spanish loosely translates to Muslim Killers. A name with it’s roots in “LA RECONQUISTA/THE RECONQUEST”.

[@ObtuseGoose2]

The inquisition didn’t do any Justice to our people either miguelito

[@Benito-lr8mz]

Tu odias o no odias a mi pais?

[@miguel.ledesmaledesma1790]

@@ObtuseGoose2 Just for the Spanish that were under Muslim rule in the Iberian peninsula. And who knows,maybe Arabic instead of Spanish,would be my first tongue,and Islam ☪️ instead of Christianity ✝️ would have been the religion I would have been born into lol.

[@alfrredd]

Is not muslim killer, but "moor slayer", moors are not necessarily muslim.

[@citrusblast4372]

@@alfrreddhispanics always leave out the t in “its”, whats up with that

[@Joe44944]

I’m 67% portuguese, 24% Spanish then a little bit here and there but a guess I’m mostly Portuguese and proud of it but l gather we are one people after all 😊

[@emannxx]

There’s an aspect about us Portuguese people that should be taken into consideration - we might come across as passive regarding a lot of stuff, even “uninterested in (what should be) the interests of our own country”, but when the time comes we always - always - stand up and show up.

[@Grasslander]

The Visigoths brought Latin to the Franks and to the Iberian peninsula. It had disappeared with the Romans. There were also Germanic Swabians as nobility in Portugal, after the Kingdom of the Suebi, along with the Gothic nobility. "Studies suggest that modern Portuguese populations carry genetic markers linked to these ancient tribes, particularly from the Suebi." It's amazing how much the Goths, from southern Sweden and northern Germany, influenced Europe. Many of the Ostrogoths were like others subjugated by the Huns, but Gothic became the lingua franca in the Hunnic empire, and they led a rebellion that ended the Huns. They also took Italy and gave it several decades of peace, after being torn by petty wars and banditry. The Italians were fine with that, the Goths let them have their law while the Goths had theirs. There is a nice statue of King Theoderic in Pavia.

[@XofHope]

It's highly unlikely Latin had disappeared from Iberia, since it had become indeed the lingua franca and the Romans never exactly left, they just merged into the general population. Although our genetic background is still pretty much that of our pre-Roman ancestors, there was of course a later addition of other genetic material coming from the Romans, Visigoths, Suebi, Alans, Vandals, later Moors, etc. Although not particularly common, I happen to be one of those who can trace my matrilinear lineage back to the Suebi.

[@tiagobelo4965]

honestly if you want to go by genetic markers, the Portuguese population would cover a good bit of everything, probably missing north america and oceania, we really are a complete mess on that front

[@XofHope]

@@tiagobelo4965 Not really and we're not more diverse than other ethnic groups. Our genetic matrix is well known and very clear, it's been the same for thousands of years, well before the Romans got here. It's Iberian, a common designation for all the peoples who inhabited the Peninsula before recorded history, and Celtic, themselves a rather diverse group. Everything that came later is just a bit of added flavor, it adds interest but is not the base. Think of it like a stew, the Iberians and Celts are the meat and potatoes, everything that came later are like the peas, carrots and spices. They make the whole thing tastier, but without the base you have no stew.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

@XofHope Reality is Iberian was a term used by Greeks for some tribes only residing on the east coast of Spain, there was many other tribes that people seem to conflate with Iberian.

[@XofHope]

@@Leontemplar-yt6ff It has become a designation for all the peoples of the Iberian Peninsula, as there's no other common designation. It's a sort of back and forth thing, first it was what the Greeks called those who lived around the Ebro, then it extended to name the whole geographical area the Iberian Peninsula, then because it was the Iberian Peninsula it extended to mean all those who live(d) there.

[@jeffslade1892]

England aided Portugal in the Reconquista, in the taking Lisbon in 1147, culminating in the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance of 1373 and the Treaty of Winsor a few years later. The oldest alliance in the world now. England was a powerful ally that would make even Spain think twice.

[@nohemims6965]

England was nothing back then. A storm save English asses. and after that in a second invasion Spain land in England and english army just admire marching spaniards to London but retreat by a Spanish king order to back to Spain.

[@creepingdread88]

It's the real reason Portugal was safe from Spanish advances. If Portugal didn't have England as an ally, it's very probable Portugal would have become a province at one time or another. If not Spain directly, then certainly Napoleon's France would have conquered Portugal soon after annexing Spain.

[@stevev238]

There should be an upgraded Treaty of Windsor- a trade block including both former empires would be a world beater.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

@creepingdread88 You’re forgetting that the only reason why Portugal was attacked by both France & Spain was because they refused to follow Napoleon’s demand to join against England. Portugal has whooped Castille & Spains buns many times, and considering Spain has a bigger country it shows whom really had that better quality over quantity.

[@LicenciadoRogerFrias]

Portugal es un país insignificante y débil que busca protección en Inglaterra

[@trueedm6115]

This ancient history documentary makes me feel like I’m Indiana Jones, but without all the running and, you know, the danger.

[@nX-]

11:24 He was more lucky than ambitious. He thought he knew the way to India, and provided the plan to the Portuguese, which they refused, since Vasco da Gama already knew that the way to India was below Africa. Since Portugal did not sponsor his plans, he then tried Spain.

[@Gofr5]

Hence the natives of the Americas often being referred to as "Indians" as he thought he was in India when he arrived to the Americas.

[@andrewscortezactor4457]

The name Portugal was originated with the Romans to refer to the Region of the Gauls. Porto Gaul. , Port of the Gauls.

[@lurdesfaro923]

You are wrong. Portugal comes from the latin "Portum Calem", later "Portucale" and finally "Portugal".

[@cathjj840]

@@lurdesfaro923 Hmm, that part of Europe was inhabited by the Celts (Gauls) since the Neolithic. Could latin's calem be related to gaul/gal?

[@jonathanrichards593]

@@cathjj840 I don't think that's correct. The Celts came westward and displaced or assimilated the neolithic people of western Europe, in the same way as those neolithic farmers had displaced even earlier inhabitants, and so it goes back into the times of Homo neanderthalensis. Plus ça change...

[@rockerbob949]

Interesting stuff. I’m a LEITE living in California! Great grandparents only spoke Portuguese

[@2headedcow5252]

Mine too. My grandmother was first generation

[@extremebrah]

you should visit portugal some day...

[@inconnu4961]

@@extremebrah Nah, terrible country! They ONLY want your money.

[@SergioArias_]

The reason why during the Iberian Union the Portuguese kingdom maintained relative independence is because it was the model state of the Spanish empire. There was no need to "conquer Portugal" because the Iberian Union was already, per se, the culmination of the Spanish project in the peninsula. In fact, that map is erroneous in showing "Spain" from 1492 onwards. Until 1707 and 1841 Aragon and Navarre, respectively, were kingdoms with their own monarchs. And although subject to the Hispanic Monarchy, in both Aragon and Navarre there were political competences and respect for local culture and languages. Portugal was integrated into the Hispanic Monarchy under the same scheme. Portugal became part of Spain under the terms on which it was supposed to be. So yes, Portugal was "conquered" by Spain, but it does not mean humiliated nor oppressed. They would have kept their language and customs if they had remained in Spain, exactly as has been the case with the many historical regions that make up today's Spain.

[@tiagobelo4965]

note: the Iberian Union was closer to something like the UK Portugal was, according to the original concept of the Union, it's own country, it never became a part of Spain. in fact what broke the Union off was the Spanish king completely ignoring Portugal's sovereignty by increasing taxes without the permission of the "cortes"

[@wuhtevah3840]

what are you smoking?

[@SarahMatthew-x8d]

By definition. It was never conquered. Not sure if you are mistaken the word conquered for something else

[@matthewsilva8617]

Not even Napoleon could conquer Portugal. We have always been an international power. Genius, brave men leading the way, we will never apologize to anyone for advancing the world technologically and culturally with our seafaring. I’m not ashamed to be a descendant of the Bandeirante Bartolemue Bueno DaSilva. Anhaguera. Long live Portugal

[@stevev238]

Though he allegedly stole lots of Portuguese artwork- and got the idea for his arc de triomphe from the one already underway in Lisbon.

[@tugaptgamer8466]

For those who studied history is more “ why Portugal didn’t conquered what is today Spain ?”

[@Ultima-Signa]

One underlying (and actually very important) factor for the relations of Portugal and Spain that is often being overlooked by historians and straight up being ignored by contemporary popular history media - even though being one main reason as to why Spain wanted to conquer Portugal but also why they were having a very peaceful era at times - was the fact of the different German (HRE) royal houses ruling both countries (especially HRE royal houses) some of these houses were competing with each other for status within the HRE system, while others were allied within the HRE system and thus brought peace to Spanish-Portuguese relations and both of those countries being ruled by German/HRE royal houses basically made France rage at all times 😂 . Basically Game of Thrones type of politics of family clans. The UK (as Portugals’ main ally) being ruled by another HRE German royal house has added even more spice to this whole saga. It’s a really intriguing - but nowadays unfortunately often overlooked - part of the Iberian history.

[@XofHope]

It's not overlooked because it's not true. Portugal was never ruled by a foreign house, except for the 60 years it was under Spanish domain (and even so, as explained, Philip of Spain had a Portuguese mother and his main language was Portuguese). Our 1st king, Afonso Henriques, had a Burgundian father and Leonese mother, even if he and his descendents often married French, Spanish and HRE princesses, the house remained theirs, as it was the norm. The 1st dynasty are Afonso's direct descendents, the 2nd also, it's just that the first of them was an illegitimate son of the previous king. The 3rd is the Spanish one, the 4th is the house of Bragança, the direct descendents of D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, the hero of Aljubarrota. Were they all related to the other European ruling houses? Of course they were, but just because I have cousins it doesn't mean they have in any way a saying over how I rule my house!

[@Ultima-Signa]

@@XofHope It’s true. House of Burgundy was tied to HRE and of German ancestry and the house of Braganza evolved into the house of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. And throughout Portugals‘ history their kings married German royals, especially Austrians - connecting them various HRE houses. Only because you didn’t know about any of this because you’re seemingly not as educated on Portugals’ history doesn’t mean it’s not true.

[@Ultima-Signa]

@@Leontemplar-yt6ff Now take a look at the house of Burgundy and their connections, the Portugueses’ constant marriages to German (especially Austrian) HRE royals,and the house of Braganza basically developing into the House Saxe of Coburg and Gotha (only not on paper - except for one King). You’ve even forgotten to name that house, by the way.

[@luisoliveira7338]

Man, what the actual fuck are you smoking? Send some to me I want to experiment!

[@XofHope]

@@Ultima-Signa I'm very aware of my country's History, that's why I'm not easily swayed by your rhetoric. You're trying to claim something to which you're not entitled! As you should be aware if you like History, these houses are pretty much defined by male lineage... except when they're not. No, Afonso Henriques' dynasty is not Burgundian. His father was Burgundian, but married into the house of Leon and not the other way around. His wife was the true heir to the county of Portugal and it was her who passed it on to their son. When Afonso became kind instead of count, he created his own separate house. Not Burgundian and not Leonese! It's known as the Afonsine dynasty, after him. Whatever ties it had with those other houses, this was not a branch, it was its own independent house. As for the Braganças, in Portugal they didn't evolve into anything. They remained the house of Bragança until the last one of them, no matter how many HRE princesses married into that house. Just because Fernando II was a man, it still didn't become his house! He married, once again, into a Portuguese house, not the other way around. He was just king consort, it wasn't his house, it was D. Maria's house and she was a Bragança, no matter how much foreign blood she had.

[@Almirante1741]

15:38 The dates of the 80 Years War are wrong. Please live a like so Knowledgia can see the mistake

[@elitemaster666]

Was looking for this, I personally did not know the dates, but the ones shown do not add up (subtract?) to 80 years, haha.

[@paintingdreams290]

@@elitemaster666 tbf its easily possible the war did not last a literal 80 yrs considering the 100 yr war was over a century (i mean to say the naming choices were generally weird)

[@anuragtumane5227]

The treaty signed between Portugal and Spain has been the longest in recent times.

[@jorgedias2944]

No that expire. the British one with Portugal is still in affect since 1500

[@V1CTOR07]

O povo português são guerreiros nós brasileiros puxamos isso deles um exemplo disso foi na guerra do Paraguai

[@JellyOnAPancakeAyyyy]

Que massa! Muito amor para vcs tbm ❤

[@riccardozorn1822]

🇵🇹✝️🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🇧🇷✝️💪🏽🗿🫡

[@Cbreezy510]

Caping so hard for your colonizer is sad. They'll never accept you the way you want them to

[@Gofr5]

@@Cbreezy510 Um what? Are you ok? Who hurt you? Go sow hate and discord somewhere else.

[@helenan7368]

Oh, they tried... and so did Napoleon. But every time they knocked at our door, they failed to get in ;)

[@tiagobelo4965]

We really did use gravity against the french quite a bit didn't we? between bridges and dug up fields the poor guys couldn't catch a break!

[@adelesr4965]

Por causa de Napoleão com as suas tropa aliados a Castela nos roubaram a nossa Olivênça

[@Hauke69]

As a Northern European interested in history but not so familiar with the history of the smaller South European nations this documentation was a very clear and concise overview of the history of Portugal. Short but still with all important details. I especially like your focus on the important persons and on mapping. Even showing a detail such as the Arab opponent of the Portuguese king who fell in battle in North Africa. Without overloading the story. Great work. Thank you very much.

[@lucasflachme]

As a Brazilian living in Portugal, this was a very good and well-explained video. Congrats!

[@ghostalker]

Something that is ignored when talking about this topic (specially by portuguese folks) is that Portugal tried to take Castile too. In the second half of the XV century, there were two candidates for the Crown of Castile, Elisabeth and Princess Joan (allegedly a bastard). Elisabeth married Ferdinand, King of Sicily and Prince of Aragon, and Joan married King Afonso V of Portugal. They fought for the throne of Castile, and eventually, Elisabeth and Ferdinand won. They then were know for funding Columbus's trip to the west and concluding the Reconquista by taking the Kindom of Granada

[@DrVictorVasconcelos]

Trying to take the crown is not the same as taking the country though. The power of monarchs is highly overrated and has never, ever been absolute, and most of the time it was significantly less than what it was during so-called absolutist monarchies.

[@meruendano]

​@@DrVictorVasconcelosEs que no hubo intentos por ninguna de las dos partes de tomar el país. Lo que hubo fue luchas dinásticas.

[@hjs8092]

Yes, we know. Several times, and some of them by royal marriages. And we say it often. But foreign people from abroad don’t understand the context.

[@hjs8092]

@@meruendanoexatamente.

[@67Evan]

You really should correct the howler at in the animation from 13:36, which has de Gama going around the Cape of Good Hope instead of his truly momentous Cape Horn and Pacific circumnavigation!

[@joshaynes7853]

Yup. It's a superficial commentary

[@MarianDouglasUngaro]

That's "DA GAMA," not "de Gama." Obrigada! 😊

[@mr.caniggia6473]

Aqui vai um clássico: "Because o caralho que ta foda!"

[@paulorocha8234]

"And i think it's beautiful "😂😂😂

[@francisdeoliveira3414]

Sacana... 😂😂😂😂😂 Agora é que estiveste mesmo bem!!!😂😂😂😂❤ Grande abraço meu doido!!! TUGA POWER BABY!!!💣💥💯🦾🫶👊

[@BorisVianPT]

ahahaha!

[@evanneal4936]

You got the 2 treaties dates backward. The anglo Portuguese alliance was signed in 1169 while the French and Spanish alliance wasn't signed until the 1300s...very important correction, as correct dates matter when discussing history topics.

[@miguelpadeiro762]

No... our alliance was only signed in the late 14th century, under D. João I who married a Lancaster.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

Technically the Treaty of Windsor sealed the alliance - first started in 1294 and was updated further. Which treaty is the 1169 ?

[@curt3494]

Portugal has been allied with England and then the UK since the 14th century.

[@JesusOrDestruction]

When Napoleon struggled with Portugal. He needed help from Spain.

[@Yestrumental]

insane pfp

[@rid4779]

And that ended up ruining him.

[@MartynLeopard]

It's funny how Hitler followed Napoleon's mistake of leaving a front opened in the west (Napoleon didn't conquer Portugal and Spain and Hitler didn't conquer UK) and both decided to attack Russia in the east and thus both bring about a war on 2 fronts

[@jplacido9999]

And failled completly...

[@alfrredd]

and ended up trying to conquer Spain too, which led to the Spanish allying with the Portuguese and English to defeat napoleon. Big Mistake

[@osvaldomedina173]

Vasco da Gama didnt went around Cape Horn ( which is in the tip of South america) to get to India !! He went around Cape of Good Hope, at the time known has "Cabo das Tormentas" ( Cape of storms).

[@BlackGentlemanOpo]

As a Portuguese who loves history, I want to share this little-known fact: Lisbon is the capital due to its geographical convenience, close to the sea and to the south and due to the move of the court and the entire government machinery to the city. Officially, that is, on paper and/or by royal decree, the second capital city of Portugal has been Coimbra since the 13th century. The first was Guimarães, the second was Coimbra, the third was/is Lisbon, the fourth was Rio de Janeiro (under the name of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algarves) and the fifth was Angra do Heroísmo (due to the Napoleonic invasions) . With the Portuguese-English victory, the capital returned to Lisbon.

[@TetsuShima]

Napoleon: "Let my troops cross Spain to reach Portugal and our countries will get gigantic benefits" Godoy: "There's no way this can go wrong" 😃

[@Grasslander]

LIEUTENANT SHARPE!!!

[@bm9727]

Before 1808 Napoleon was on a winning streak in the battlefield so I don’t blame Godoy for being optimistic

[@Age0fMusic]

They knocked 3 times at the door and got rejected 3 times 😆

[@paulojrmsantos8]

Iberia Portugal and the Portuguese have a history worthy of study and respect. The same can be said of Spain and the Spanish people too. The world as we know it, would simply not exist without the bravery, craft and entrepreneurship of these two great nations. To fully appreciate the significance of these two countries to world history, one has only to realize that if we were to take back their contribution we would all go back in time literally hundreds of years. But now, I think, a good question might be, why don't these people unite, and make Iberia the raft that would, yet again, set the course/example for the world to move forward, collaborating with each other and ditching this rotten competitive model which is bringing down our planet and all of us along with it? “The idea of Portugal and Spain uniting to form a single entity, often referred to as "Iberia," is an intriguing concept that draws on their shared history, culture, and achievements. Here are some considerations regarding why such a union hasn't occurred and the potential benefits and challenges it might entail: Historical and Cultural Factors Distinct Identities: Both nations have strong, distinct national identities and cultural heritages. Portugal, despite its size, has a rich history of independence and a unique language and culture. Spain itself is a mosaic of diverse regions, each with its own identity (e.g., Catalonia, Basque Country, Galicia). Historical Conflicts: The history between Portugal and Spain includes periods of conflict and rivalry. The Portuguese Restoration War (1640-1668), for instance, was a struggle to restore Portuguese independence from Spanish rule. Political and Economic Considerations Sovereignty and Governance: Modern national sovereignty and governance structures would make a union complex. Both countries have different political systems and priorities. Integrating these would be a significant challenge. Economic Differences: While both countries face economic challenges, their economic structures and strategies differ. Aligning these could pose difficulties. Benefits of Collaboration Economic Synergies: A united Iberia could potentially leverage the combined economic strengths of both countries, boosting trade, innovation, and investment. Collaborative projects in technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure could flourish. Cultural and Social Exchange: Enhanced cooperation could lead to a richer cultural exchange, fostering greater understanding and unity among the peoples of the Iberian Peninsula. Geopolitical Influence: A united Iberian entity could have greater influence on the global stage, contributing more effectively to international issues and potentially setting an example of unity and cooperation. Challenges Public Opinion: Achieving public support for such a union would be difficult. Citizens of both countries might be resistant to the idea of losing their national identities. Legal and Institutional Barriers: The legal and institutional changes required for a union would be immense, involving constitutional changes, integration of laws, and creation of new governance structures. Regional Autonomy: Within Spain, regions like Catalonia and the Basque Country already seek greater autonomy. A union with Portugal could complicate these dynamics further. Conclusion While the idea of a united Iberia is fascinating and could potentially offer significant benefits, the practical challenges are substantial. The emphasis might better be placed on enhancing cooperation between the two nations within the framework of the European Union, leveraging their shared history and culture to address common challenges and set an example of collaboration without necessarily pursuing a political union.”

[@user-qs3rf4hh5n]

Confederazao Iberica. 60 million inhabitants 1st wine producer of the world, 1st tourist power in the world, 1st football nation in the world 😅

[@jonathanrichards593]

@@user-qs3rf4hh5n Hey, guy. Best football nation in the world, open to competition. /First/ football nation in the world: England. Just sayin' 🙂

[@Yo.Te.Dire.]

If Spain and Portugal would be able to build our own commonwealth of ex-territories, the frame of the EU should be not necessary.

[@adelesr4965]

Portugal foi o Pioneiro Castela foi o filho união ibérica nem com os mulçumanos fará agora inião é só com a mulher na cama e ás vezes nem sempre...

[@fernandoreis4150]

It was the County of Portucale. No mention of the Battle of Aljubarrota when Portugal cemented its independence from Castile?

[@neon9999]

Please drop BetterHelp as sponsors.

[@InSomniaExpert]

Ok.

[@mementomori29231]

Why don't you become a channel supporter if you want to take away his revenue?

[@cadensilver3015]

@neon9999 -- Could you perhaps take a moment to say WHY? So, Why are BetterHelp NOT good, for example?

[@alrayos7420]

😂😂😂

[@InSomniaExpert]

@@cadensilver3015 Why is***

[@P4Tri0t420]

13:36 He literally sailed around the Cape of Good Hope.

[@XofHope]

It used to be called the Cape of Torment, before it was effectively sailed around and was renamed Good Hope!

[@P4Tri0t420]

@@XofHope Yea that´s facts but he said "Cape Horn" in the Video which is in South America.

[@XofHope]

@@P4Tri0t420 Oh! I was probably too distracted, didn't catch that! Thanks!

[@albers1]

I think Spain doesn't look at Portugal the same way England looked at Ireland or Scotland. We get along pretty well. Ask the Irish or Scotts how they feel about England, mate.

[@anotherthez7598]

Hahaha

[@MarrokoC]

Is not out of coincidence that our national anthem has the lyrics it has... "Against the cannons we march and march...."

[@ianjones7488]

As a South American friend said, the problem with Europe is its history. In case anyone fails to understand, he meant that it still causes conflict and misplaced feelings of superiority. This video exploits this reality.

[@tiagobelo4965]

definitely, I think that at this point we've sorta learned to leave it aside, but if it's at all brought up you can definitely expect a massive flame war

[@finn-182]

Hey as a spanish guy I'd say we couldn't have a better neighbor than Portugal, and worse ones than France and Morocco

[@nunoneves5809]

Orgulho ser português

[@evagomes1590]

If Portugal was still part of Spain we would be so much better off than we are now

[@josecoelho5838]

É fácil. Se não gosta do seu país, vá morar para espanha. Continuação de boa noite !

[@afaria6173]

You can move to Spain.

[@catzor4795]

Truth.

[@theyeetman5509]

11:20 christopher colombus was an italian that studied in Coimbra, after asking the Portuguese crown for ships to try to find a new seaway to India, but was ultimatly rejected by the crown that had already established a path. Later he went to the Spanish crown, which in desperation accepted the proposal.

[@sarathdassanaike2807]

Portugal 🇵🇹 invaded Sri Lanka in 1505 and looted all spices , gems, Buddhist artifacts and exported europe Thay controled trade and ruled coastal areas of srilak and destroyed Buddhist Temples Stupes, killed Buddhist monks Forced Catholic religion on Buddhists and destroyed Buddhist schools They were driven away by Dutch Holland armies in 1659th year Portuguese were Ruthless and killers They captured Mahabharata India, Indonesia, etc

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

Actually the Dutch captured Indonesia, Portugal was a trade empire with trade port cities in the east it’s clear you learnt from McDonalds.

[@victoriarose9802]

Yes, they appear to have similar colonisation tactics as the English, who claimed Australia to be uninhabited. This makes me wonder about Cabo Verde and the Azure Islands. Cabo Verde was a former slave colony and became independent from the Portuguese in 1972.

[@victoriarose9802]

​@@Leontemplar-yt6ff Indonesia was a Spanish colony before the Dutch post WWII as a part of the iron curtain to separate capitalist democracies from communism. Indonesia still retains some Spanish vocabulary.

[@Tusiriakest]

Great video. Most of the information was spot on and better than most videos on the topic. Just a minor correction: When Christopher Columbus reached America, Europe didn't go "wild" with the news. Someone reaching new lands was common place due to Portugal's discoveries in Africa. The prize was India... that was the big news at the time. That's why Portugal, at the time, was seen as having the better part of the Treaty of Tordesilhas. Only in hindsight do we know how much territory had Spain acquire due to the Treaty. Oh, and the video would have benefited if the Battle of Aljubarrota and the Napoleonic invasions were mentioned, to show the times Spain tried to invade. Another thing that would give more information about the matter would be to mention the length and power of the Portuguese Empire (from Newfound Land to Brazil, from Cape Verde to Angola and Mozambique all the way to Macau, Nagasaki and East Timor and the Molucas) which would make it more clear that, although smaller than Spain and usually weaker, Portugal was sometimes richer and with a more powerful navy, so not a "easy bone to chew". Nevertheless, great video! Another thing: What triggered the revolt against the Iberion Union was the fact that the King raised taxes in Portugal without the consent of the portuguese cortes (a type of parliament that united the people, the nobles and the clergy). Under Portuguese law, taxes couldn't be raised without the Cortes consent, but the King wanted Portugal to pay those "unconsented" taxes "just because" by Spanish law he didn't had to ask permission. That exposed that , de facto, Portugal was no longer independent, because the King was behaving only as a Spanish king, and not as the Portuguese King. That was the drop of water that spilled the bucket.

[@netgalactic]

The name "Portugal" has its origins in the Latin name **"Portus Cale,"** which referred to an ancient Roman settlement located near the mouth of the Douro River in what is now northern Portugal. The evolution of the name can be traced through several historical phases: ### 1. **Portus Cale** - **Roman Era**: During the Roman Empire, the region around the Douro River was part of the province of Lusitania. The Romans established a settlement called **"Portus Cale"** at the mouth of the Douro River. "Portus" in Latin means "port" or "harbor," and "Cale" is believed to be derived from a pre-Roman, possibly Celtic or Iberian, name for the area or a local deity. - **Significance**: Portus Cale was an important port and trading center, serving as a gateway for goods and people traveling along the river and across the Atlantic. ### 2. **From Portus Cale to Portugal** - **Early Medieval Period**: After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Visigoths and later the Moors controlled the region. The name "Portus Cale" continued to be used, but over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved. - **Formation of the County of Portugal**: By the 9th and 10th centuries, the area around Portus Cale became part of the County of Portugal, which was a vassal state under the Kingdom of León. The name "Portus Cale" gradually transformed into "Portucale" and then "Portugal." ### 3. **Portugal as a Kingdom** - **Independence**: The name "Portugal" became associated with the entire territory of the emerging nation. In 1139, Afonso Henriques declared himself King of Portugal, and by 1179, Portugal was officially recognized as an independent kingdom by the Pope. ### 4. **Etymological Theories** - **Celtic Influence**: Some etymologists suggest that "Cale" might have a Celtic origin, possibly from the word "Cala," meaning "harbor" or "port." This would make the name "Portus Cale" a mix of Latin and pre-Roman elements, emphasizing the area's role as a harbor. - **Greek Influence**: Another theory suggests that "Cale" could be derived from the Greek word "Kalos," meaning "beautiful." However, this theory is less widely accepted. ### Conclusion The name "Portugal" originates from "Portus Cale," a Latin name for a settlement in the northern part of the country. Over time, "Portus Cale" evolved into "Portugal," eventually becoming the name of the entire country as it established itself as an independent kingdom. The name reflects the region's early importance as a port and trading center, which played a significant role in its historical development.

[@wjspade]

No local pharmacy would fill my prescriptions from Better Help. They all said that the license being used was expired so they couldn’t legally fill them. Better Help refused to give me a refund afterwards. It was just a waste of my time and money.

[@wjspade]

Great video.

[@basillah7650]

@@wjspade its just another scam noobtubers are pushing for money they never leave their room so do not need health care or insurance nothing a youtuber pushes is worth even looking at

[@czechvirusS]

oh, better help is pretty much a scam. they also sell megical user data which is illegal in a lot of countries. a large number of therapist there aren't even classified and/or have multiple jobs together with better help

[@sanchoodell6789]

Portugal was the "front seat" of Europe and as such was one of the earliest European countries to explore the world and founded the earliest European colonies

[@FSousA7X]

It was the 1st, and the 1st to have a world empire

[@antonioserpins3675]

And that's all part of our history. Nowadays we are allies, good neighbours and as Portuguese i always feel welcome in Spain.

[@Lusitano15]

Hoje somos países amigos Portugal e Espanha … Mas se tentassem invadir de novo levavam porrada como sempre nos portugueses somos de ferro defendemos com unhas e dentes este pequeno jardim plantado a beira mar 😀😂😂😂

[@Benito-lr8mz]

No os invadiremos somos hoy hermanos ibéricos ya lo hicimos en 1.580 con Felipe ll contra el Prior de Crato y Francia y ganemos y estuvimos 60 años ; saludos

[@boamare3367]

@@Benito-lr8mz Em 1580 não existiu evasão, Filipe II era Rei de Portugal e de Espanha, os dois reinos continuavam a existir. Em 1640 foi realizado um golpe de estado, e a casa de Bragança assumiu o poder. A casa de Bragança era desde 1385, depois da casa real, a família mais poderosa do reino de Portugal. A casa de Bragança nasceu do casamento do1º filho de D. João I de Portugal, que também tinha realizado um golpe de estado e destituído D. João I de Espanha como rei de Portugal, com a filha do chefe militar do exercito Português, Nuno Alvares Pereira, e o homem mais rico de Portugal. Em 1383, o rei D. Fernando I morre e sua filha D. Beatriz casada com D.João I de Castela é a sucessora natural. Para a realização do casamento entre as casas reais é realizado um tratado que garantia a separação das coroas. O Rei D. João de Castela começa por violar várias normas desse acordo e isso vai criar dentro de alguma nobreza portuguesa a ideia de uma sucessão diferente. A primeira escolha cai sobre outro João, irmão do rei D. Fernando. O Rei D. João de Castela captura-o e então surge como alternativa, o filho bastardo e meio-irmão de D. Feranando, Mestre de Avis, chefe militar dos exércitos de Portugal. E assim, continuamos separados. A união entre as duas coroas esteve muito perto de acontecer. O filho de D.João II de Portugal casou com a filha primogénita dos reis católicos. O principe D. Afonso morre devido a uma queda de cavalo. Apos a morte do príncipe, a princesa viúva casou com o irmão do Rei de D. João II, D, Manuel I futuro rei de Portugal. Os dois tiveram um filho Miguel, sucessor das casas reiais de Portugal, Aragão, Leão, Castela e Sicilia. Infelizmente morreu aos 23 meses e a princesa D. Isabel morreu no parto. E assim terminou o desejo de união entre as casas reais de Espanha e Portugal.

[@JoaoGomesPT69]

Ambos estamos a ser invadidos por paises de terceiro mundo.

[@tiagobelo4965]

@@Benito-lr8mz cheers to you lads as well, I can guarantee that as far as I'm concerned there are no plans of invading Spain, and even if there were I think what our friend here in the original comment said goes both ways!

[@berrios27lorenso]

We Brothers we split the new world

[@chrismcaulay7805]

And then We English took the best parts :) but thanks for getting the ball rolling...

[@cpj93070]

Then Britain kicked Spain's butts and checked them.

[@JellyOnAPancakeAyyyy]

@@chrismcaulay7805😒

[@evagomes1590]

​@@chrismcaulay7805you actually didn't. Brazil is much richer than any country you occupied. And so is Angola and Mozambique. You are only more self centered , hence having the idea that everything you do you do it better. In some cases you are right such as in being innovative and proactive unlike the Portuguese who have always been submissive , thus never becoming a technological potency like the Uk, France and most old countries.

[@chrismcaulay7805]

​@@evagomes1590 You are joking right? The USA and Canada? Me thinks you need to rethink that...

[@Bruna-od6uh]

Me, Portuguese reading the title "THROUGH PURE WILLPOWER"

[@Noob-ng1of]

Spanish regions sound like Lord of the Rings cites Castille Aragon Navarre Asturia

[@trocoloco]

Perhaps Tolkien took references form there hehe

[@tiagobelo4965]

@@trocoloco wouldn't be the first time that something in Iberia is the inspiration for something in a massively popular fantasy series without people being strongly aware of it

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

Portuguese words like say for Blue is Azul, which reminds me of the Nazgûl. Castille in Portuguese is Castela which imo sounds nicer. The Lusitanian Horse is always depicted white which reminds me of Gandalfs horse.

[@trocoloco]

@@Leontemplar-yt6ff azul is same in Spanish, Castela, Castillo , coming both from latín IS normal the similarities

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

@trocoloco It’s not the same because in other Latin languages like French they’d say Bleu, Italian is Blu. Azurro and Azure is Sky blue, Castille is Spanish Portuguese don’t say Castille or Castillo it’s Castelo or Castela.

[@juancarlosalonso5664]

We would win every world cup 😂 Jokes aside I wouldn’t mind uniting and calling ourselves Iberia or something, but I don’t think our portuguese brothers would be up for that. Saudações aos nossos vizinhos 🇪🇸❤️🇵🇹

[@tiagobelo4965]

haha, yeah, it's always rough when you know you'd be the side losing your history, and come on, we've been at it for almost 900 years, would be a waste to throw it all away now. though if it's an alliance you want I don't think anyone would complain, always good to help and be helped when it comes to neighbours!

[@carinadias]

Just wanted to leave a note. The 500km of the Tordesilhas treaty was made on purpose because Portugal had already discovered the way to Brazil but wanted to keep it quiet, not to draw attention. Columbus before working for the king of Spain worked for the king of Portugal and knew about this. About Spain conquering attempts, there were several battles between Portugal and Spain. However, Spain failed miserably in conquering Portugal. During the French Napoleonic expansion, Spain was conquered by France, but Portugal was never conquered, there were 3 attempts but failed. Remember, Portuguese borders didn't move for hundreds of years for a reason. Another note. During II World War, Salazar maintained Portugal out of the war and still earned from both sides of the war, both Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. My great-grandfather was on the Azores islands during the II World War on military duty and both sides were talking and having fun with each other on the bars and on the street like there was no war at all. It was a peaceful place. In conclusion, You should never underestimate the older Portuguese generations. Furthermore, if Spain attempted to conquer Portugal today, the country would inevitably fall unfortunatly.