Food Fables – The other time Cabo Verde influenced the world

Before its World Cup exit against Argentina, Cabo Verde emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises, drawing attention to its rich Portuguese heritage and little-known historical ties with Goa. The island nation played a crucial role in Portugal's maritime expansion during the Age of Discovery, serving as a strategic stopover for explorers, trade, and later the transatlantic slave trade. Cabo Verde's diverse culture, cuisine and traditions reflect centuries of global exchange, while its geopolitical significance peaked with the 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas, which divided newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain.

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