One of Brazil’s main combat groups during World War II was undoubtedly the 1st Fighter Aviation Group. This aviation group was created by Presidential Decree No. 6,123 on December 18, 1943, and Lieutenant Colonel Nero Moura, Vargas’ personal pilot and trusted confidant, was appointed as its commander. The group was
If you are a fan or not of the 007 – James Bond franchise, you’ve probably seen an image or a clip from the movie Moonraker (or 007 Contra o Foguete da Morte in Portuguese), which remains the only Bond movie set in Brazil, specifically in Rio de Janeiro. The film
The book 1942: Brazil and Its Almost Unknown War, written by João Barone, offers a detailed analysis of Brazil’s participation in World War II, a chapter of our history often overlooked. Barone, a musician and researcher, is also the son of a former Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) soldier, and his
The Portuguese language is one of the most spoken in the world, being the official or co-official language in several countries across four continents. These countries form the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), an international organization aimed at promoting cooperation and the dissemination of the Portuguese language and culture.
D. Pedro II – The Untold Story: The Last Emperor of the New World Revealed Through Unpublished Letters and Documents, written by Paulo Rezzutti, offers an in-depth and revealing look into the life and reign of Dom Pedro II, the last emperor of Brazil. Utilizing unpublished letters and documents, the
Since his first trip to Europe, Emperor Dom Pedro II had wanted to meet the writer and staunch republican Victor Hugo, but the great writer’s isolation and the emperor’s previous travel schedule did not cooperate. On his new visit to Europe, with the famous writer once again established in Paris,
The bread most known and consumed by Brazilians is undoubtedly the French Bread. It is part of any Brazilian’s breakfast or afternoon snack. Despite its name, the French bread from our bakeries does not exist in France and, depending on the region of Brazil, it is called by another name.
Many people are unaware, but Dom Pedro I suffered from epilepsy – a condition that temporarily alters brain function, reversible, not caused by fever, drugs, or metabolic disorders. During the marriage process of the emperor with Dona Leopoldina, even the Austrians knew about Dom Pedro’s epilepsy, a condition that he,
D. Pedro – The Untold Story: The Man Revealed by Unpublished Letters and Documents is a book by Paulo Rezzutti that offers a unique and detailed insight into the life of Emperor D. Pedro I of Brazil. The author uses unpublished letters and documents to reveal lesser-known and often overlooked
The history of Granado, the most traditional apothecary in Brazil, is old and as rich as the raw materials used to compose various moisturizers, soaps, perfumes, and other products. Most likely, you have already used Polvilho Antisséptico, a glycerin soap, or some other item, haven’t you?
The origin of the popular saying “The customer is always right” is attributed to the founder of Confeitaria Colombo, a resident of the Glória neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, who honored him by giving his name to one of its small alleys, Manoel José Lebrão (1868-1933).
“Titília and the Demonão – The Untold Story: Love Life in the Imperial Court: Messages from D. Pedro I to the Marquise of Santos” is a work that delves into the historical intricacies and the most intimate and secretive aspects of the relationship between the Emperor of Brazil, D. Pedro
The Guanabara Palace in Rio de Janeiro was originally of neoclassical design, its construction started by the Portuguese José Machado Coelho in 1853, initially serving as a private residence until the 1860s. In 1865, it became the residence of Princess Isabel and her husband, the Count d’Eu, hence known as
The importance of Joaquim Nabuco in Brazil during the 19th and early 20th centuries is quite evident, as his actions played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery. He is the author of famous yet curiously lesser-known works such as “Abolitionism” and “My Formation.” Joaquim Aurélio Barreto Nabuco de
The song ‘Água de Beber’ represents a treasure of Bossa Nova, a masterful creation by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, released in 1961. The English version of the lyrics was meticulously crafted by Norman Gimbel.
