The Voyages of Copper. Retracing the voyage of copper found in the shipwreck of the Bom Jesus
Channel: Stanislav Manca
Date: 2019-03-16

An extraordinary insight in the history of mining and metallurgy from Late Middle Ages to Early Modern Era.
The story begins on the coast of Namibia where a unique 500-year-old Portuguese shipwreck was discovered during diamond mining. Along with golden coins and other valuable artefacts, the ship was carrying a large amount of copper. 
The search for its origins paints a fascinating story against the backdrop of the historical quest to satisfy the demand and desire for spices, for which people were ready to embark on perilous voyages and pay in gold.