Think you know the Age of Discovery? Think again. While textbooks obsess over 1492, they often ignore the 80 years of Portuguese brilliance that actually redrew the world map. From crossing the equator to rounding the Cape of Good Hope, the Portuguese weren't just participants in history; they were the architects of the first global empire. In this video, we're breaking down why the education system minimizes the achievements of icons like Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, and Magellan.