Vasco da Gama: Portuguese Explorer - Fast Facts | History

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Nobleman and explorer Vasco da Gama established a trade route that linked Portugal directly with the Indian spice market. Learn how he managed to sail around Africa's Cape of Good Hope in this video. #Biography
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