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Hero or brutal tyrant? The controversy over 16th-Century explorer Magellan - BBC

An acclaimed new film dramatises the pioneering voyage of the world-famous Portuguese navigator – a trailblazer who has been accused of "incontinent bloodlust".

By:Miriam Balanescu
Source:BBC News
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Hero or brutal tyrant? The controversy over 16th-Century explorer Magellan - BBC
Although solid facts about Magellan's life are limited, the narrative that often prevails is about his heroism. Diaz's Magellan, on the other hand, takes an unflinching look at what we know about his… [+2541 chars]

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