#BartolomeuDias of #Portugal took two caravels and a supply ship to explore, hoping to find #PresterJohn's Christian kingdom in #Africa. On #ThisDayInHistory in 1488 he landed in #MosselBay, around the Cape of Good Hope, becoming the first known European to travel so far south.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜’𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: "𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼" 𝗯𝘆 𝗨𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗰𝗼 -

A fantasy-history of the 12th century when a language-gifted peasant boy stumbles through crusader history: what power the word in this place?

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The Kingdom of Prester John, an empire of marvels

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We take an introductory look at Prester John. What did people believe about it? Why did they believe, and why did they stop believing?

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Prester John with Chris Taylor - Medievalists.net This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Chris Taylor about where the legend comes from, how it may have had a disastrous effect on the fifth crusade, and what Prester John has to do…

A new episode of The Medieval Podcast with @5minmedievalist.bsky.social : Prester John with Chris Taylor www.medievalists.net/2025/05/pres... #podcast #PresterJohn #medieval

Such a bizarre panel, even for Kirby. Love it!
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Fantastic Four #54 (Vol. 1, 1966)
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👑 'Did you know about the legendary Prester John, a mysterious figure said to be a powerful Christian ruler? Unravel the intriguing story behind this historical enigma!

What's your theory on the true identity of Prester John?

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