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Episode Synopsis
The spirit of discovery in the Renaissance will push Europe to expand its trade horizons and reshape its economy. On today's episode, we'll address the following questions: What were the technological innovations in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries that made long-distance sailing easier? Why did Portugal, of all countries, become a dominant force in expanding European trade in the East? How did the Age of Exploration completely pull Europe out of a feudal economic system and into an era of mercantilism?
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