How Did Portugal Happen? (Short Animated Documentary)

Where did Portugal come from? Who founded it? When was it born? Well that's what here to find out when we ask 'How did Portugal Happen?'. We'll learn about Leon/Castile's relationship with the County of Portugal, how it became independent under Alfonso I and how Crusaders from England, Scotland, Belgium and other European states helped in its birth as one of Europe's most important nations.

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Sources:

A Concise History of Portugal by David Birmingham.

The New Frontier: The Role of the Knights Templar in the Establishment of Portugal as an Independent Kingdom by José Valente.

The Siege of Lisbon and the Second Crusade by Alan Forey.

[HSMiyamoto]

It's amazing how many stories about the Crusades involve a group of knights saying -- "we *were* going there, but we might as well attack here."

[TurtleMarcus]

"Why is Portugal?"
It is questions like this we all think, but no one dared ask in history class. This could be a series: "How did country X happen?"

[alexcorvuscazador]

The question the Kingdom of Spain asks itself every morning after coffee.

[Rstor]

And the next 700 years in Europe be like: Borders change with every year

Portugal: lol nope

[jayartz]

"The history of Portugal is a long an interesting one." - 3 minutes

[rmentat]

As a Spaniard I'm shocked about how little I've learned about Portugal in my whole life. And and how little we were teach, too.

[bryceirwin]

Portugal: Exists
History Matters: why tho

[scottwhitley]

I’m from Scotland but Portugal is 100% Europe’s most underrated country, amazing place and history

[ruicorreia]

In short:
There once was a guy named Afonso, someone told him "Te quiero gobernar" and he said "Até te como caralho!" and Portugal was born.

[CreamTheEverythingFixer]

Heres a good one for you

"Why is Lichtenstein?"

[ethaneldredge]

Everybody asks "Why is Portugal" and not "How is Portugal"

[mcbunson]

With the English - Portuguese alliance being one of the longest in history it is interesting that the English crusaders were so wrapped up in its creation

[Kabutoes]

Portugal: “How did History Matters happen?”

[Stikkelsbær]

For what came immediately after this video, read: "The Last Crusade: The Epic Voyages of Vasco da Gama" by Nigel Cliff. It's an excellent book, and he makes his case that the Portuguese basically kept on crusading their way into Africa and beyond until they ran across India. He connects the Crusader nature of Portugal to its imperialism and exploration. This connection is typically forgotten, with people discussing colonial histories as simple impulses to acquire wealth.

[leonhill]

I really enjoyed my time in Portugal. Seriously underrated country!

[richardpatton]

I’m actually looking at Afonso’s first castle in Portugal as I write this comment. In the city of Guimarães

[TassieDinkum]

"The history of Portugal is a long and interesting one...."

Can't help feeling like this would have been a perfect candidate for an old fashioned 'Ten Minute History' video.... I really miss those

[Baelor-Breakspear]

I really like when the little characters smile. It’s nice to see the little guys happy.

[im_not_political]

Portugal: So, you want to go on to the holy land?
The English: No, I like it here.








*And that’s how the oldest alliance of our time was born.*

[fulcrum]

"The way they dealt with these issues is via in depth discussions-
Just kidding crusade time"