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500 years on, Vasco da Gama hailed in Lisbon, ignored in Kochi

IndiaTimes Monday, 23 December 2024
History appears to be overlooked at St Francis Church in Fort Kochi, with no events marking 500 years since Vasco da Gama's death. Post-colonial perspectives often view da Gama negatively, conflicting with older views of his contributions to global trade and cultural exchange.
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