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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@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).

@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

🧡

@sergiocecilio5938 Год назад

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

@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

@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!

@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

@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

@kaiwan Год назад

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

@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!

@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! 😢

@TorQueHQ Год назад

You got 2 things wrong, not everyone liked Alberto João jardim neither is Madeira one of the richest Portugal places. They make you see that people here is living rich life but instead, tourism life the rich life, not residents.

@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!

@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

@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!

@SyncJr Год назад

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

@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

@JacksonGroves Год назад

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

@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!

@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!

@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.

@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

@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.

@TheYeti37 8 месяцев назад

My grandma moved to California from Madeira when she was 16. I want to visit it so bad one day. See where we’re from.

@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!

@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!

@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

@quest_edward Год назад

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

@StianSivertsens Год назад

Great work on this, Aidin!

@dinocorreia1202 Год назад

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

@adambrown2140 Месяц назад

This is an absolutely amazing video. I am in Madeira visiting right now and wow, this video hits. I cannot believe it only has 165k views:( This deserves millions. The videography, editing, narration, education, history. Man top-notch work, I was wishing the video would never end!

@arcceus Год назад

jesus christ the cinematography editing literally everything is just mind blowing

@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!

@rodrigo0133 Год назад

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

@BelaMadeira Год назад

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

@mag9792 2 месяца назад

Despite the hundreds if not thousands of videos showcasing Madeira on RU-vid this literally tops them all, the cinematography and information is second to none. A lot of the time the history and geography of Madeira is overlooked but what an insight here!

@davidburchettephotography6513 Год назад

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

@zakit Год назад

Thanks for the great looking and well made video. There's some small facts to polish. Just a few of them: - The archipelago also comprises the Selvagens archipelago. A group of 3 islands further south, halfway to the Canary Islands. - The insane rhythm of public investment on infrastructure solved some issues but also created others, like economy dependance on it and that lead to absurd projects or at least doubtful use, with the topping being that many are not made to last and planning for maintenance of all these projects was never in the scope. They're cementing paradise to make a parking lot, just like the Goo Goo Dolls song. - If the measure of wealth you used to state that Madeira is the 2nd most wealthy region of Portugal was GDP, that is flawed. Madeira's GDP is probably 3rd nation wide but only because it has an offshore like model, in which many foreign companies like Swatch and many others use to pay less taxes. The money runs through Madeira but only some low percentage of taxes stays. Taking that out of the equation the real Madeira is far from the top in the wealth list. Life in the island has been very hard for those who settled. And still is. Attention from foreign pensioners and alike are driving the real estate sector to 2x or 3x plus normal prices. Criminality is getting abnormally high at Funchal, and sometimes violent during the night. Even without the cinematography looks, it's very pretty and adventurous place. It's never boring for the explorer mind set. And still is a great place, nonetheless.

@kappios78 Год назад

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

@Jonnyrosales Год назад

Well done! As Portuguese, I'm greatfull for this video. Keep following your passion!

@Chris1LFC Год назад

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

@defenitlyhuman9026 Год назад

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

@sirvladislav Год назад

We are going to Madeira in 12 days and that's a perfect video to watch and feel just a bit a history and the atmosphere of this land

@Cachicochip Год назад

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

@TagusMan Год назад

If you like driving and the challenge of old, steep, narrow roads, then Portugal 🇵🇹 is a driver's paradise, especially the islands of Madeira and the Azores. All the new tunnels on Madeira are making some of those old roads obsolete and with them, the views. There are no views to discover in a tunnel. The price of progress.

@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

@wukerplank 9 месяцев назад

Impressive footage! For those who are interested: There is not that much rain, the water running through the levadas is captured by the erica plants. The plants capture the small water drops in the fog and the clouds with their fine leafs. They are mentioned briefly, but I think they deserve a lot more attention: The levadas, old roads and the old wealth was built by slaves. A fact that conveniently gets omitted by guides and historic exhibitions.

@diannehamilton4611 Год назад

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

@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

@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!

@mirandagarcia7872 Год назад

I hope you never stop making videos

@estevaohomem6349 Год назад

as a fellow portuguese islander i wish Madeira would return to it's original form, no new industries, no concrete roads to suffocate the land, no big hotels, no nothing, just a pure natural island

@pedrospinola679 Год назад

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

@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. 🙏

@ALFRABEIRA Год назад

There were no runaway slaves in madeira. I don't know where you get that from. The colonisation was mafe with portuese that came from mainland Portugal. And second, the forests in madeira are not oak tree forests. The forests are bayleaf tree forests.

@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!

@rism_pro Год назад

I live in Madeira- Santa Cruz! love

@malachaiuys711 Год назад

*Wow. The beauty is breathtaking.*

@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)!

@bardomeister Год назад

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

@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.

@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.

@itzwillzon2737 Год назад

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

@Cherb123456 Год назад

Thank you!

@nunorodrigues7394 Год назад

I can't imagine you were here. I follow your work. Thanks for another great video. Hope you came back here again.

@cats4terri Год назад

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

@klaudelu18 Год назад

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

@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 ^^

@stanleylawson9015 Год назад

love this format

@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!

@c0gimyun Год назад

what a stunning production and an incredible story!

@MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB Год назад

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

@videoharry_ Год назад

Aidin, I’ve been following your photography on Instagram for years now and somehow I had no idea about your RU-vid (I suppose I’m not that active), now you inspire me in countless ways. Thank you and keep at it✌️

@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!! 💪💪

@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.

@colterino 11 месяцев назад

I sailed there from Holland. 1987. Before sailing to the Caribbean Spent a few days. Drove all over. Absolutely spectacular. Churchill loved it. Best chessnuts I ever had in my life down in the Port. Lovely video. Thank you ❤

@enchergas Год назад

Wow ✨ thank you for this 🧡

@LimPu Год назад

Okay the colour scheme you have chosen is truly something else. Wow.

@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!

@bluegas Год назад

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

@genesisrodriguez6724 Год назад

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

@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!