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Empress Leopoldina: A Life Shaped by Strict Education
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Leopoldina: A Life Shaped by Strict Education

Maria Leopoldina was born in 1797, in one of the most conservative royal houses of Europe. Her education was aimed not only at personal development but also at political duty. The strict culture and education of an Austrian archduchess were among the main criteria for a prince to have one

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Brazilian National Library in Rio de Janeiro
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Brazilian National Library in Rio de Janeiro

The Brazilian National Library, located in Rio de Janeiro, is one of the largest libraries in the world, housing nine million items. Founded by Dom João VI in 1810, its journey began in an unlikely fashion, initially housed in facilities like the Third Order Hospital. The impressive building, erected during

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