Origins of The PORTUGUESE

Complete documentary covering the genetic and historical origins of the Portuguese, from the Paleolithic to the Reconquest. Using the latest genetic studies combined with classical history a holistic picture of the Portuguese population and it's characteristics during different time periods is explained.

Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Stone Age Portugal
03:38 - Copper Age Portugal & the Maritime Beaker Culture
06:38 - The Proto-Indo-European Bell Beakers arrive
12:36 - Early to Middle Bronze Age Portugal
16:15 - Late Bronze Age & the Proto-Celts
21:57 - Iron Age Portugal
34:00 - The Roman Period
40:54 - The Migration Period (Vandals, Alans, Suebi)
46:12 - Visigothic Rule
52:52 - Downfall of the Visigoths
57:55 - Islamic Period Population Movements
59:27 - The Reconquest & the origins of the Portuguese state
1:05:18 - Crusaders and Victory
1:08:12 - Expulsions and Resettlement - The Modern Portuguese