Articles tagged with: Amazon
Ayahuasca, the Amazon religious hallucinogen, conquers the media
Ayahuasca, the psychoactive concoction of vines and other plants, is used in ritual ceremonies of a series of different groups in the Amazonian countries, including Brazil. One of the main spiritual practices involving ayahuasca drinking …
Great expeditions to the Amazon
“Grandes Expedições à Amazônia Brasileira” is a little gem for those interested in the history of the Amazon region and the men and women that explored the region during the last century with the more diverse agendas.
Four brilliant TED conferences on Brazilian sustainability
Animal trafficking, New Urbanism, habitat conservation, the Amazon…This is a wonderful selection of TED conferences that offer an overview of the main essential environmental topics and issues in Brazil, according to people that understand deeply …
Fordlandia, an American city in the middle of the Amazon
The story of Fordlandia, the now-abandoned pre-fabricated industrial town established by American mogul Henry Ford in the Amazon in the late 20s, is revealed by a new documentary directed by Marinho Andrade and Daniel Augusto. …
Dive into the Amazon (cuisine) with Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain, host of one of the coolest food shows on TV, offers us a great opportunity to discover the Amazonian culinary, its exotic fish and fruits, memorable dishes and bizarre tastes. In a recent …
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