The History of Portugal: The Small Nation That Built a Global Empire — Fexingo History
The Portuguese Restoration War: How a Coup Restored a Kingdom — Fexingo History
This episode details the 1640 coup that placed the Duke of Braganza on the throne as King João IV, ending 60 years of Spanish rule. It covers the subsequent Restoration War, the role of the nobility, and the 1665 Battle of Montes Claros which secured Portuguese independence.