The Ship that Started an Empire - Stuff That I Find Interesting

In the late 1500s, England was at war with Spain and Portugal, leading to the capture of the Portuguese ship Santa Cruz in 1592. This ship, filled with Asian riches, significantly impacted England's view on Asia, prompting the founding of the East India Company. The transcript also covers a similar Portuguese loss to Japan in 1610, highlighting the ongoing maritime conflicts and their consequences.

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