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09/24/2023Categories: Imperial

The death of Dom Pedro I, the first monarch of the Empire of Brazil

Dom Pedro I, the first monarch of the Empire of Brazil, was born in Lisbon in 1798 as the fourth child of King Dom João VI and Queen Carlota Joaquina. When French troops invaded Portugal, the royal family fled to Brazil in 1808. Dom Pedro I became the prince regent of Brazil and faced challenges, including threats from revolutionaries and insubordinate Portuguese troops. With the Liberal Revolution of Porto in 1820, Dom João VI returned to Portugal in 1821, leaving Dom Pedro as the regent of Brazil. Faced with Portugal’s attempt to revoke Brazil’s political autonomy, Dom Pedro I proclaimed Brazil’s independence on September 7, 1822. He died in Lisbon in 1834.

Mauá's Childhood: The Shopboy Who Became a Wealthy Entrepreneur

09/22/2023Categories: Imperial

Get to know the childhood of Mauá

Baron of Mauá, whose real name was Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, was a prominent figure in 19th-century Brazilian history. He played a significant role in the economic and industrial development of the country. The childhood of Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, better known as Baron of Mauá, is a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in the history of one of Brazil’s most prominent entrepreneurs and visionaries.

09/20/2023Categories: Republican

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.

09/16/2023Categories: Curiosities

The main accents of Brazil

Brazil is a diverse country, not only in terms of geography and culture but also in its language. Brazilians have a wide variety of regional accents, which are shaped by different influences, such as cultural heritage, geography, and the history of each region. This linguistic diversity is a prominent feature of the country.

09/15/2023Categories: Republican, Vargas Era

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 to honoring the Italian immigrants of the state.

09/13/2023Categories: Republican, Today in Brazil

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.

Portugal's military resistance against Brazilian independence

09/11/2023Categories: Colonial, Imperial, Independence

Brazil’s independence and portuguese resistance

The news of Brazil’s independence from Portugal was not celebrated in all provinces. After the proclamation, Emperor Dom Pedro I had a difficult time quelling the various revolts that occurred during the independence process. At the moment when he declared Brazil’s independence, the governments and troops of some provinces were led to express their unwavering loyalty to King Dom João VI.

09/09/2023Categories: Colonial, Curiosities

The best curiosities about Cachaça

Cachaça is a Brazilian distilled alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation and distillation of sugarcane juice. It is one of the most traditional drinks in Brazil and is often compared to sugarcane brandy or rum, although it has distinct characteristics.

09/08/2023Categories: Colonial, Republican

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 in Brazil from 1808 to 1821. Dom João VI was a Portuguese monarch who played a significant role in the history of Brazil during the early 19th century. He was born in 1767 and became the Prince Regent of Portugal in 1799 due to the insanity of his mother, Queen Dona Maria I. His stay in Brazil and his subsequent elevation to the status of king had several historical implications.

09/06/2023Categories: Curiosities

The best sweets in Brazil

Brazil is a country rich in culinary traditions, and its confectionery is no different. With a diverse cultural heritage that includes indigenous, African, European, and Asian influences, the country offers a wide variety of traditional sweets that delight taste buds from all corners of the world.