: On August 10, 1519, Magellan set sail from Seville with a fleet of five ships and 237 men.
: Usually available in Portuguese (on RTP) or French/English (as Magellan's Extraordinary Odyssey on Amazon UK or Apple TV ). A Odisseia de Fernão de Magalhães - RTP Play A Odisseia de FernГЈo de MagalhГЈes_Ep01.mp4
: The episode uses animated sequences, archival maps, and expert commentary from historians and sailors to recreate the 16th-century voyage. Technical Details Series Duration : 4 episodes (approx. 52 minutes each). : On August 10, 1519, Magellan set sail
: The primary goal was to reach the Moluccas (Spice Islands) in Indonesia, whose spices were worth more than gold at the time. Technical Details Series Duration : 4 episodes (approx
: The episode explores the geopolitical rivalry between Portugal and Spain as they sought to dominate global trade. Facing rejection from the Portuguese crown, Magellan turned to the King of Spain to propose an "insane" plan: finding a western passage to the Pacific Ocean through the American continent. Key Highlights :