Video - Fascinating History of Portugal

Did you know that Portugal was the first country to abolish slavery in 1761? The country also gave birth to the Age of Exploration, with famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan hailing from Portugal. In the 18th century, Portugal had a king who was so obsessed with diamonds that he wore a suit covered in them. The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 was so powerful that it destroyed most of the city and led to major changes in architecture and urban planning. Stay tuned for more wacky and intriguing historical facts about Portugal!