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The painting “The final days of Carlos Gomes” by Domenico de Angelis and Giovanni Capranesi
“Carlos Gomes’s Last Days,” a 1899 painting by Domenico de Angelis and Giovanni Capranesi.
09/20/2023No Comments
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The National Monument to the Immigrant
The National Monument to the Immigrant, inaugurated by President Getúlio Vargas in 1954 in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. Its cornerstone was laid in 1950 by President Eurico Gaspar Dutra. The construction was initiated by a community commission, which held a competition to determine the best project dedicated
09/15/2023No Comments
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Today in Brazil: Goiânia’s radioactive accident with Cesium-137
On September 13, 1987, the radiological accident in Goiânia began, known as the Cesium-137 accident, a serious episode of radioactivity contamination in Brazil. The accident started when scrap metal collectors discovered a radiotherapy device containing Cesium-137, which they mistakenly believed to be scrap.
09/13/2023No Comments
Colonial
Statue of King Dom João VI in Praça XV, Rio de Janeiro
The equestrian statue of King Dom João VI in Praça XV in the city of Rio de Janeiro was offered in 1965, during the IV Centenary of the Founding of the City of Rio de Janeiro, by the Portuguese government as a tribute to the King of Portugal, who lived
09/08/2023No Comments
Colonial
The Historical Building of the Law School of the University of São Paulo
The oldest institution of its kind in Brazil, alongside the Law School of Recife, owes its origins to an imperial decree signed in 1827. The original building, in a Baroque style, was inaugurated on September 17, 1647.
08/29/2023No Comments
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Today in Brazil: Embraer was founded
On August 19, 1969, the establishment of Embraer (Brazilian Aeronautics Company) took place. The organization emerged as part of a Brazilian government initiative within a pivotal plan to establish the national aeronautics industry. Initially, it was structured as a mixed-economy entity under the Ministry of Aeronautics.
08/19/2023No Comments
Curiosities
What is the currency used in Brazil?
The Real is the currency of Brazil and is represented by the symbol “R$” and the international code “BRL.” The currency is divided into cents, and both notes and coins come in various denominations. The most common notes include R$ 2, R$ 5, R$ 10, R$ 20, R$ 50, R$
08/18/2023No Comments
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Shindo Renmei in Brazil: War and Terror
In the midst of the tumultuous 1940s, Brazil unexpectedly became the stage for an obscure yet impactful narrative – the rise and fall of the Shindo Renmei organization. Against the backdrop of World War II, this Japanese nationalist group etched an intriguing tale into Brazil’s cultural fabric, unearthing the intricate
08/17/2023No Comments
Imperial
Floriano Peixoto and the Fall of the Brazilian Monarchy
The last cabinet of the Brazilian Empire appointed Floriano Peixoto (1839-1895), a distinguished soldier and veteran of the Paraguayan War, to the position of army adjutant-general. He was originally from Alagoas and had a strong association with the Liberal Party. Like Deodoro, he had participated extensively in the campaign against
08/11/2023No Comments
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The Evolution of the Cityscape: From Slaughterhouse to Cultural Heritage
Throughout history, cities have undergone transformational changes, shedding old practices and embracing new ones. The city of Rio de Janeiro, with its rich tapestry of memories, is no exception to this phenomenon. Within its boundaries lie numerous examples of places and practices that have faded into the past, and among
08/07/2023No Comments
Imperial
The Monument to the Viscount of Mauá in Rio de Janeiro City
Mauá Square marks the beginning of Avenida Rio Branco and also the Port of Rio de Janeiro, as the numbering of warehouses starts at the square. The center of the square is occupied by the statue of Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, the Baron/Viscount of Mauá, a pioneer in various areas
08/04/2023No Comments
Biography
The history of Eurico Gaspar Dutra
Eurico Gaspar Dutra (1883-1974) was a military officer of the Brazilian Army and the 16th President of Brazil from 1946 to 1951. Eurico Gaspar Dutra was born on May 18, 1883, in Cuiabá, the son of José Florêncio Dutra, a modest merchant and a veteran of the Paraguayan War, and
08/04/2023No Comments
Curiosities
The day Oppenheimer visited Brazil
Did you know that Oppenheimer has visited Brazil? Julius Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist. He was the director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory during World War II and is often credited as the “father of the atomic bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project, the research
08/01/2023No Comments
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The official summer residence of the Presidents of the Republic of Brazil
The Palácio Rio Negro in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, is the official summer residence of the Presidents of the Republic since 1903.
07/30/2023No Comments
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The Santos Dumont House Museum
The Santos Dumont House Museum in Petrópolis is a picturesque residence nestled in a steep location in the city, built in 1918 with the help of engineer Eduardo Pederneiras.
07/27/2023No Comments