How did the Age of Exploration shape global interactions?

Step into The Story of Us with host Madison Reed as we uncover how the Age of Exploration forever changed the world. This AI-powered podcast, available on Skoob, explores how early explorers like Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, and Christopher Columbus ignited a global transformation that birthed the first global economy, triggered the Scientific Revolution, and shifted power from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.

In this short podcast, you’ll journey through the rise of global trade, the birth of European empires, and the lesser-known but equally groundbreaking roles played by the Ottoman Empire, Ethiopia, and Pacific voyagers. Discover how this pivotal era reshaped race, identity, navigation, science, and how we understand the world today.

This Skoob Podcast is powered by AI, delivering a binge-worthy deep dive into a global turning point that still shapes our modern lives. Perfect for fans of US podcasts who love historical storytelling, world history, and epic turning points.

Whether you're curious about 1492, colonial expansion, or the untold side of global exploration, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew.

Listen to “The Story of Us” on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.

Timestamps:

(0:00) The World Before Columbus

(2:34) The Visionary - Prince Henry the Navigator

(7:15) Breaking the Barriers - The Portuguese Route to the East

(12:08) The Great Shift - From Mediterranean to Atlantic

(16:49) Beyond Europe - The Wider World of Exploration

(21:51) The Spanish Empire - Gold, God, and Glory

(29:11) The Ecological Revolution - When Worlds Collided

(35:14) The Birth of Modern Science

(40:45) The Dark Side - Race, Exploitation, and Human Cost

(47:05) Legacy and Modern Parallels

(52:48) Closing: The Eternal Voyage