Blog, a Brazilian invention
Way before the explosion of blogs (over 156 million according to the latest statistics), way before they were named blogs (web+log), there were “open diaries” […]
History
Capoeira through the ages
Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art practiced all over the world, was originally a criminal activity. Even after the abolition of slavery, in 1888, the police […]
7 memorable TV historic series
Brazilian TV, namely Rede Globo network, produced some high-quality historic series. These ones definitely deserve a visit: 1 – Casa das Sete Mulheres – Probably […]
Carmen Miranda impersonations
Always imitated, never equaled, singer/actress/persona Carmen Miranda died in 1955, but she remains one of the country’s main icons and ambassadors. A favorite of comedians […]
7 anthems to celebrate Brazilian Day
Let’s celebrate Brazil’s national day with some music. The National anthem may be the most popular – sang in parades on Independence Day and in […]
Nova Friburgo in the 19th Century – photos from Dom Pedro II collection
Settled by 2,000 Swiss immigrants in the northern mountains of the state of Rio, Nova Friburgo has a vague alpine feel that attracts tourists since […]
Porto Alegre in old postcards
Only 73,000 people lived in Porto Alegre, the capital of the Southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, in 1900. Today, its population is around […]
Rio one century ago, by Marc Ferrez
The photos made by Marc Ferrez during the last years of the Empire and the beginning of the Republic regime are the best register of […]
Brazil national bird, flower, holiday, anthem…
Ever wonder what’s Brazil national… bird? You might think it is the blue macaw or the toucan. In fact, sabiá-laranjeira (Turdus rufiventris or, in English, […]
Florianópolis in old postcards
Before the Argentinian tourists, before the surf, before becoming one of the coolest Brazilian destinations, Florianópolis, the capital of the Southern state of Santa Catarina, […]