The Hidden History of Europe's First Colony

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Portugal's first colony, the now-famous island of Madeira, came after a centuries-long battle- not with the island's inhabitants, but with the island itself.
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Further Reading:
World History: www.worldhistory.org/article/...
Brittanica: www.britannica.com/place/Made...
UNESCO - Laurisilva Forest: whc.unesco.org/en/list/934/
Laurisilva Forest: world-heritage-datasheets.unep...
1977 Plane Crash: www.newspapers.com/clip/12337...
1977 Plane Crash: www.newspapers.com/clip/12337...
Alberto João Jardim: www.nytimes.com/2011/10/04/bu...
Portugal joins EU: www.newspapers.com/clip/12337...
Mountain Villages: www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/...
Images:
Library of Congress: www.loc.gov/item/2003674475/
Library of Congress: www.loc.gov/item/2020639344/
Black Death Art: artincontext.org/black-death-...
Archival footage: • 1930s Madeira, Portuga...
Archival footage: • FUNCHAL & MADEIRA POR...
Airport footage: • FUNCHAL EXTREME AIRPOR...
1977 Plane Crash: www.newspapers.com/clip/12337...
Maps:
www.davidrumsey.com/luna/serv...
leiden.oldmapsonline.org/maps...
www.e-rara.ch/zut/content/zoo...
www.davidrumsey.com/luna/serv...
0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Early Settlement
2:54 - Geography
5:26 - Isolation
6:54 - Tourism Rise
9:22 - Conclusion
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19 июн 2024

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@pedrogama-escamafilms Год назад

I'm Portuguese. I've seen many things about Madeira. Even on Portuguese television and this film was one of the best I've seen to date, from the simple message to the cinematography. It's too good. Congratulations and thank you so much for doing this. 💚💛❤

@MJ-dj3pu Год назад

Dude the some facts are wrong.

@jakoblilje Год назад

@@MJ-dj3pu what facts are wrong?

@MJ-dj3pu Год назад

@@jakoblilje 1) Madeira forest is called Laurisilva, meaning bay leaf forest, and its something that also exists in the Canary archipelago, not oaks as mentioned. 2) Madeira has history of slavery or but not runaway slaves, we are not the USA. Spend a day there to see that people here are not like in the carabeans or the USA, Brasil, etc. 3) The island is so small I have personally walked across it several times through the mountains and the seashore. It may take a day but if you know where its easy. 4) We had ferries before the roads, but you need to know where the old peers where to know it. 5) People from Madeira emigrate for centuries and are open minded, is having to walk 1 hour to the next village being isolated?

@ey3z4ya Год назад

@@MJ-dj3pu so confident in himself he feels the need to post the same comment multiple times 😂

@BrianBrayMedia Год назад

@@MJ-dj3pu Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have learned from both the video and your comment. My plan is to visit one day. The island fascinates me.

@inesgouveia426 Год назад

As a Madeirian, I have never thought about how the island is trying to outgrow us, but that is an incredible perspective that perfectly depicts the hardships that some people lived/ still live. The footage was incredible and this video has to be one of my favourites about this beautiful island :) Fun fact: before the island was discovered, sailors were afraid of the island as they thought this was actually a giant monster that was floating over the ocean. This had to do with the amount of fog created by the threes that made an illusion of a floating beast.

@sungerbok Год назад

it's a bit overly dramatic but pretty good vid overall

@holyworrier 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the fun fact. It is indeed fun.

@pedropalito7117 Год назад

If you're thinking of visiting madeira keep in mind: -Avoid going off paths in the wilderness (you'll probrably fall off a cliff) -If renting a car, get used to manual driving and clutching (you'll use it alot) -The airplane is supposed to tip like that when landing ( clap at the landing, everyone does that for some reason) -Do not do levadas at night or afternoon unless you're absolutely sure what you're doing as there are zones that do not have cell coverage, nor emergency dial capabilities, -If you're taking a cab/taxi (uber isn't allowed in madeira), keep the gps on and make sure to ask the driver if you're going to the right place (they usually take a slightly longer route to cash more money) -Do not be afraid to ask for directions or help to locals, most of us (that are under 50 years old) know enough english to explain it to you - Have fun :) any other tips be sure to comment below ;)

@Guilherme-nc5li Год назад

Do the azores next! The isolation and wilderness you feel on some of the islands is overwhelming. There is also rich history including tough colonization and even piracy

@diogodinis39 Год назад

Great video! As a madeiran it's awesome to watch such videos about our special island. Just a slight correction: The arquipelago of Madeira consists of: Madeira Island, Porto Santo Island, Desertas Islands and Selvagens Islands.

@purawskis 10 месяцев назад

I'm not madeiran, just someone who fell in love with this island more than 10 years ago, but I was always under impression that Selvagens Islands form a separate archipelago (and is only administered by Madeira region).

@Steph_davis Год назад

I had to watch it twice because the first time I couldn't listen to the story, I was too blown away by the cinematography. And then the story, the history...so interesting. Beautiful work as usual

@MJ-dj3pu Год назад

The history has several wrong facts.

@Steph_davis Год назад

@@MJ-dj3pu good to know my dude

@firstname405 Год назад

@@xunqianbaidu6917 don't worry about MJ, he admits he is wrong in other comment threads. Just got a bit too excited about his beautiful home island being on youtube XD

@stayclassyvlog Год назад

What a beautifully packaged video in every aspect. We've lived on Madeira Island for the last two years and this makes me want to go much deeper into the history of this incredible place. What we see is just the surface of a web of stories that need to be told! Subbed!

@BelaMadeira Год назад

My two favourite local RU-vidrs, love your channel! ❤

@motttta Год назад

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@sergiocecilio5938 Год назад

I'm Portuguese and this short documentary about one of Portugal's most wonderful places is absolutely inspiring. Thank you!

@MannyRataul Год назад

The drone shots, the color grading, and the historical content, just absolutely amazing!

@tovarishchmartins4999 Год назад

This made me want to go visit Madeira more than the actual turist advertisements. I'm from Portugal. You really did a good job exploring the history of the island, which is becoming more and more easy to miss because of tourism, but it is so interesting and fascinating. Thank you!

@kaiwan Год назад

This video is a true masterpiece! The captivating storytelling and stunning visuals all work together to create an immersive experience.

@sneakingelephant Год назад

Canadian here, and Madeira was one of my favourite places I’ve ever visited. It’s so peaceful, the locals in the various villages are very welcoming and the air feels fresh everywhere. Also the roads are some of the best roads I’ve ever driven on. The drivers are very accommodating on the road and follow the rules

@goncalopereira5165 Год назад

I'm from Madeira, and you did a wonderful job showing the evolution and history of the island. I'm grateful for that!

@TheCreativeNick Год назад

Your sound design is incredibly underrated and I'm surprised no one is talking about it. The idea that good sound design is invisible really is true!

@UziPeak Год назад

I'm amazed this man has only 336k subs. The quality is absolutely brilliant. A gem of a channel hope this man gets the recognition he deserves

@scott135 Год назад

As an occasional visitor I've watched Madeira change over the last 30+ years, but never have I been so affected by a video of such quality and thoughtfulness. A wonderful achievement, and so very atmospheric. Thank you for producing a brilliant, cinematic-quality film describing a true gem of an island so perfectly.

@Sammy93942 Год назад

The sheer craftsmanship and effort that is put into your videos is simply astonoshing! Nothing quite compares to the amazing way you visually tell these supremely interesting stories Aidin. It truly inspires me to stay curious about our own backyard, and I hope you get as much joy out of what you create as us viewers get from watching your content.

@tdf1295 Год назад

You did Madeirans proud, congratulations... beautiful Cruizinhas bridge! Miss home so much! 😢

@justmyway508 Год назад

You have quickly became one of my top channels to watch for sure. The quality of your content is hard to find anywhere else. Amazing footage lately man, so so sooo glad I came across your videos and channel when I did. Take care man and again, well done, well freaking done man...

@glady3166 Год назад

Those are some unreal shots; feel the dedication! Awesome work and storytelling

@daveythecowboy4201 7 месяцев назад

I’m a 4th gen American,my family is Madeiran, I’ve wanted to go to Madeira for years now. It looks absolutely gorgeous and I’m an avid mountaineer so I hope it would provide a challenge

@ventura3868 Год назад

man im portuguese and i loved your video, the quality was crazy. good job keep up the good work!

@AidinRobbins Год назад

So glad to hear that!

@joanaaraujo204 9 месяцев назад

As a Madeiran, thank you for this video. Our island is so beautiful and mystical - and there's always something new to learn from it

@SyncJr Год назад

Fantastic drone footage. Can’t believe the best video about Madeira is made by a foreigner. Amazing video!

@vitordavid6086 Год назад

Great Video, i am portuguese and been to Madeira a few times, saw lots of videos and this is probably the best. Kudus!

@germanspartan2659 Год назад

I'm honestly surprised Netflix hasn't came to you yet to do documentaries, you're videos are so interesting and filled with information I never knew about.

@franciscovillalobos6452 Год назад

great video about this amazing island. I'm from Madeira and the only thing that I would like to state is that you forgot about the "Selvagens" Islands. this small pack of islands are also part of Madeira. Also, the vulcanic activity in madeira is not awoke. But that's it. It was an incredible video and thank you for giving people the opportunity to see Madeira with different eyes

@othernomad Год назад

Just arrived on the island 2 days ago and was completely blown away by the infrastructure. I mean it’s a marvel considering the landscape. Day 3 tomorrow. Can’t wait to see more

@Chris1LFC Год назад

I am currently in Madeira and it is blowing my mind. The coastline is like nothing I've ever seen before..

@JacksonGroves Год назад

One of the best videos of Madeira I've ever watched!

@Dinizshortfilmmaker Год назад

I'm from Madeira and this video was amazing! Thank you for coming here and tell this story, this is the best video about our island that I've seen!

@rajpassy4154 Год назад

So wonderfully made Aidin! I've been a number of times and everything you see about the island is very surface level - your film makes me a feel a deeper connection to why the island exists in it's form today. Thank you for educating us, but also doing it SO freaking beautifully in film form!

@quest_edward Год назад

Excellent video. I'm from Rio, live in Estoril (Portugal) and love Madeira. It's a magic place.

@DerGoProHero 10 месяцев назад

The stories you tell and how you tell them is incredible! Your cinematography and the music make your storytelling so great to watch! Keep up the amazing work! This was the second video I watched on your channel and i can't wait to watch the rest!

@siddharthsamant4072 11 месяцев назад

Love it how Aidin is moving from making cinematic videos and tutorials to making informative groundbreaking cinema work! Have been a fan since 3k subs. Long way to go!

@RoccoGermani Год назад

What an awesome video Aidin! I can tell that tons of effort went into this, your footage is always amazing and your storytelling just gets better and better!

@iaf_fnd Год назад

Well, this is your best one yet! This actually feels like a small revolution, or at least a fresh breath for the social media filmmaking content. This format is absolutely amazing, and especially with this video. The music is beautiful, the storm effects at the begining creates a real vibe and the story you're telling is just so interesting. I've read articles about Madeira before travelling there back in october 2021. I didn't felt like it was very popular at that time. But things have changed. Hopefully this unique island will still be protected (especially Fanal). It's really an experience discovering these biomes and going from the peaks of the center to the wet forest with trails like the PR6 source of the 25 levadas. I'm glad you got to go there and create such a video!

@IAF1900 Год назад

+ little fun fact : The actual airport of Madeira is one of the hardest to land in in the world ^^

@bardomeister Год назад

Best 'travel' video I've seen about Madeira!! The depth of you storytelling is insane... keeps me hooked every time 🙏

@Cachicochip Год назад

Your footage is absurdly superb! Goosebumps throughout the whole video!! Great work.

@StianSivertsens Год назад

Great work on this, Aidin!

@defenitlyhuman9026 Год назад

I'm from the island and this video is absolutely amazing, I have no words, simply perfect.

@jackslead Год назад

Just stumbled across your channel this morning and have binged a few videos. Fantastic work. You can see how much effort goes into each video. Keep it up, amazing stuff

@bynunoalves Год назад

You're a genius brother. You did it, once again. Thank you for sharing a piece of my country so beautifully. 🙏

@Bradflowerss Год назад

An absolute masterpiece man. We’ve just visited madeira the past couple weeks, and it’s so awesome to learn so much more after our visit. Inspiring as always!

@jampaPT Год назад

God damn man! One of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen on RU-vid. As a Portuguese guy (albeit from the mainland), I am very proud to hear someone speak with such reverence about our islands. As someone who is beginning the path of a videographer...wow, what a production. Congratulations!

@davidburchettephotography6513 Год назад

Another outrageously good video. You have grown so much in your talent and skill. Keep it up!

@christianwestling2019 Год назад

Beautiful video! Reminder that I have to go to Madeira & the Azores. I've been to Iceland & The Faroe Islands, time to go south.

@andre_dias Год назад

Wow didnt expect this. I'm also another portuguese that follows your channel and its great to have such a good youtuber as you. Sick content I hope you enjoyed your staying!! 💪💪

@wm_films Год назад

My grandma is from Madeira and this is the first time I actually saw something about. Amazing place showcased by incredible footage and story. Great video as always Aidin!

@julien_correia Год назад

as a portuguese i loved soo much everything u said in this video and i m amazed by the editing , quite good asf, hug from portugal

@bobzavon Год назад

the history + cinematography + storytelling is amazing. If you made a video like this for everywhere you went, I'd watch em twice

@diannehamilton4611 Год назад

This was so helpful to me, after spending two months here recently. I will watch it again. Thank you!

@jeanclaudebugeja3136 Год назад

I am an Earth Systems student from the island of Malta and we had a week-long fieldwork on Madeira. The lecturers and the guide explained exactly what you mentioned in this video. We experienced Madeira from an ecological, geological, sociological and climatic point of view and its nice to see it on a RU-vid video.

@dinocorreia1202 Год назад

...speechless....simply stunning work!

@emanuellsmith1944 Год назад

Congratulations on a film well done Aidin. The message, texture, cinematography, pasted, voiceovers all fantastic.

@MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB Год назад

From Madeira with love! What a great job you have done!

@KennyRider24 Год назад

These Videos deliver so much value. Absolutely love everything about it - learning something interesting while watching beautiful shots!

@kappios78 Год назад

this channel probably has the best cinematography and storytelling on the website right now. it's insane

@neufxl Год назад

Madeiran-proud here. So many videos, shots, texts, posts, you name it!, I’ve seen but this video… thank you! Beautiful images and yes, the island sometimes fights back but we are so committed to live in this little corner of heaven (on Earth)!

@KaanSenel Год назад

Super interesting video Aidin. I'm about to visit Madeira in august for the first time and I couldn't be more stoked for this!

@pedrospinola679 Год назад

Amazing quality, i am mindblown by how much good footage you packed into here.

@badeta Год назад

Hey man. I'm Portuguese (from continent) and I really love this video. Not to much time, very well produced and shows a different perspective of Madeira. congrats man, this is real content!! you definitely got a new subscriber!

@maximilliankoopman Год назад

Awesome work!! I am going here in May with my friends and this just fired me up even more. Keep it up!

@Hrvod Год назад

Congratulations. You have made me (a portuguese) to make me want visit Madeira (even more). Awesome video btw. Histories i didnt even know. Been following you for a few years and your improvement is actually pretty significant. Well done. Congratulations.

@MJ-dj3pu Год назад

Im from Madeira, the images are nice, but the guy thinks Laurisilva are is full of oaks, the clue is in the name. Also mentions that Madeira was built by runaways slaves, which is just wrong.

@AidinRobbins Год назад

Old growth. Not oak. old

@MJ-dj3pu Год назад

@@AidinRobbins Fair enough. How about the slaves and people running away from religious prosecution where do you get that from?

@_galterius Год назад

@@MJ-dj3pu he said that some of the small and isolated villages were built by these people, not the whole island

@MJ-dj3pu Год назад

@@_galterius There are no historic records of that, in a big or small scale any where in the island. Half of my family comes from the zone in the north this guy filmed, Sao Vicente, Seixal and Porto Moniz, and we live here for a few generations, there isnt anyone else here besides portuguese and catholics for ages.

@developingtank Год назад

Another great video. Continuing to love the progression of this channel.

@malachaiuys711 Год назад

*Wow. The beauty is breathtaking.*

@motttta Год назад

Excellent video! Obrigado.

@cheezygui5803 Год назад

finally a video that focuses on the history of my home, I've researched a bit but watching it like this is so much better

@MattyDCCollins Год назад

You are my fav Aidin, the pacing, the story the colouring - all spot on my man!

@BramT. Год назад

Beautiful cinematic and story amplified masterpiece Aidin! 🙏 Off to Madeira this summer, much thanks for the extra information to make this stay even more interesting than expected. :)

@edgomes229 Год назад

Love this video. Literally it make me cry. I've born in the mix of the ancient and new Madeira. I understand what was before and what is now. Today is important to remember our ancestors that "fought" a difficult life, and today we have a better life. I remember my grandmother working in the "fazenda" to plant and grow something to eat and the stories that my parents told me about not starving but things was difficult. Just a correction Madeira archipelago have 8 islands, 3 islands of desertas, 3 islands of selvagens, Madeira and Porto Santo.

@timtydecks3502 Год назад

Always so stoked when I see you uploaded. Love this form of Content!! Keep it up man!

@andre_bastos Год назад

One of the best videos I've ever seen about Madeira, congrats !!

@BelaMadeira Год назад

Madeiran here. The cinematography and all-round production quality of this “mini documentary” is on another level, well done! 👏🏻

@itzwillzon2737 Год назад

Amazing video , the best video I ever seen about my island ! Thanks man ❤

@jaimage5234 Год назад

Great work! The ending drone shot is especially beautiful!!

@SebastianDylag Год назад

This is a next level travel video, incredible storytelling for a video about a usually "tourist" destination.... well done Aidin !

@meroamingaround Год назад

As always good work buddy 👍🏻👍🏻

@genesisrodriguez6724 Год назад

your videos always help me when I feel depressed. Thank you for such great storytelling. You're very inspiring to me.

@klaudelu18 Год назад

My eyes are happy and I learned something in the process. Thanks, Aidin!

@annadi02 Год назад

I know Madeira quite well, but this video is on another level it is extremely well-made! Great work!

@rodrigo0133 Год назад

I live in Madeira, and many of these things I didn't even know, incredible! thx! ❤

@WillieHustles Год назад

Beautiful video as always, narratively and cinematically!

@stanleylawson9015 Год назад

love this format

@KashifPatha9 Год назад

Man the quality of this video is the best i have ever seen on a RU-vid video its truly amazing..keep it up.

@firstname405 Год назад

Another fantastic piece of storytelling and cinematography. You're an inspiration Aidin!

@PeterPaton Год назад

This is so good! 🙌 Brilliant storytelling and cinematography!

@CanoeCampClimb Год назад

Awesome as always Aidin. Thanks for taking me to a place I won't likely ever get to see.

@adrianwolff2007 Год назад

Cinematography and storytelling is just top notch.

@MrSilviofreitas Год назад

Embora com alguns erros, nomeadamente o da data de entrada na CEE, está muito bom. Para um estrangeiro que visitou a ilha, o vídeo está excelente. É um documento muito interessante para qualquer turista que queira visitar a Madeira.

@JamesPuente Год назад

Beautifully designed, shot, edited, narrated. Just excellent, Aidin!

@Caesarlivenloud Год назад

Great video! Beautifully done!

@Ryan-os3zg Год назад

Literally never found another channel that prioritizes quality like you

@cats4terri Год назад

Great video, I have stayed in Madeira and I absolutely LOVE it. thanks

@rahxephon52 Год назад

awesome video, the visuals are stunning!!

@bluegas Год назад

What a beautiful and excellently made short documentary! Bravo 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@TechWithBruno Год назад

Wow, what an amazing video! The cinematography and color grading were absolutely stunning. The dedication and effort that went into creating this content is truly commendable. Like others have mentioned, there may be some small factual inaccuracies, but the overall quality of the video and the storytelling is exceptional. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and learning about Madeira's history. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more captivating videos like this!

@brysant_ Год назад

Incredible job brother!

@bill8125 Год назад

Wow! Awesome footage and history!

@mayureshpatil1873 Год назад

You know your work is different and unique then others when the viewers don't skip a bit, keep up the good work and make more about these new stories.