This English subtitled documentary unveils a 500
years old mystery, revealing why, the Portuguese caravels are compared to
modern Space Shuttles and how the Portuguese changed world's culture and
history of humanity.
The impact of this innovation transformed Portugal into the biggest naval and economic power in
the world in the 16th century.
However, when you read a Spanish, English,
French or Dutch history book, the role of the Portuguese Discoveries are hardly
mentioned. For that reason we spoke to the best historians in the world and the
results were astonishing.
"Caravels and Naus: A Technological Shock
in the 16th Century" won the 1st prize among 62 documentaries at a
Discover Channel international contest and was already aired in all continents.
This was
also my first translating and subtitling project (any mistakes you can find and
report to me, will be greatly appreciated). Hugo Filipe Ramos