The History of Portugal: The Small Nation That Built a Global Empire — Fexingo History
The Portuguese Go-Between: Leonor de Sousa and Macau's Pirate Peace — Fexingo History
This episode details how Leonor de Sousa brokered a deal with Hoklo pirates in 1555 to ensure safe passage for Portuguese ships, saving the Macau settlement. The podcast explores her diplomacy, the role of piracy in the South China Sea, and early Portuguese-Chinese relations.