History

The story of Brites De Almeida, the Aljubarrota baker

Brites de Almeida is thought to have been born in Faro, around 1350, into a poor family. His parents owned a...

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Treaty of Tordesillas: When Portugal and Spain united

The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed on June 7, 1494, remains a key event in European maritime history, marking a milestone...

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Nisa: A town colonized by the French

In 1199, D. Sancho I donated the Herdade da Açafa to the Order of the Temple. This territory was...

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Cod in Portugal, the big star

Cod in Portugal is like wine in France, a national emblem. This fish, which is eaten...

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