Facts About Prince Henry
Let’s be real for a second. Henry’s obsession with exploration kicked off the transatlantic slave trade. He captured people from Africa and brought them back to Portugal, treating humans like cargo. It was the ugly, dark side of his "discoveries." You can’t tell the story of this guy without mentioning that he lit the fuse on a terrible bomb.
We often romanticize the "age of exploration." We picture brave sailors and gold coins. But for Henry, it was also a business. He financed his voyages by selling enslaved people. It’s a fact that makes you feel queasy, like finding out your favorite childhood candy was made with toxic waste.
We have to nod at this complexity. He wasn’t just a quirky nerd who liked maps. He was a prince with power, and he used it in ways that changed the world for both good and evil. It’s a weird mix, like a pizza with pineapple and anchovies—you can't ignore the flavor, even if it’s gross.