On This Day: Spanish Armada Launched in 1588 at Prince Philip II's Behest | Ancient Origins
- Author
- Sahir
- Published
- Wed 28 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/day-spanish-armada-launched-1588-prince-philip-iis-behest-0022145
Spain’s mighty Armada set sail in 1588 to crush Protestant England—what followed was a saga of naval missteps, ambition, and a turning point in European power.
