Tag: história

The First Book Censored by the Brazilian Republic
Proclamation of the Republic

The First Book Censored by the Brazilian Republic

Eduardo Paulo da Silva Prado (São Paulo, 1860 – São Paulo, 1901), better known as Eduardo Prado, was one of the most notable Brazilian writers and political analysts. He was a founding member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, a contributor to the work “Le Brésil” – published in 1889

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The Empress Teresa Cristina and the origin of the Coxinha
Curiosities

The Empress Teresa Cristina and the origin of the Coxinha

Emperor Dom Pedro II and Empress Dona Teresa Cristina were simple individuals, averse to any kind of luxury, and palace meals were characterized by frugality. The Emperor’s favorite dish, always present in every meal, was soups, especially a succulent chicken broth. It seems that this preference was some kind of

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