Learn more about the history of the caravel! Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.
A Caravela
The Caravel
A Cabeça Preservada de Diogo Alves
Diogo Alves' Preserved Head
Hear the disturbing story of Diogo Alves, known as the the Águas Livres Aqueduct killer.
Aqueduto Das Águas Livres
Águas Livres Aqueduct
Have you ever noticed the huge structure of pointed arches stretching high above some of the roads and buildings in Lisbon? This is the aqueduct that brought water to many generations of Lisbon’s people for over 200 years.
Dia De Todos Os Santos
All Saints' Day
Learn more about All Saints’ Day in Portugal.
Cascais
Learn more about Cascais, a beautiful coastal area just west of Lisbon.
Uma Aventura no Coliseu
An Adventure At The Coliseum
Manuel travels from Portugal to Italy on a trip to visit the Colosseum in Rome. His Portuguese tour guide, Isabel, teaches him a little bit about the history.
Capela Dos Ossos
Chapel Of Bones
Of Évora’s various monuments, the Chapel of Bones is one that’s as incredible as it is frightening!
Uma Visita a Guimarães
A Visit To Guimaraes
Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.
Torre De Belém
Belem Tower
Learn more about the Torre de Belem, one of the most popular monuments to visit in Portugal.
25 de Abril
April 25Th
Learn why the 25th of April was such an important day in Portuguese history.
A Serra da Estrela
The Serra Da Estrela
Learn about Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Correction on Line 5: We recorded this as “1933 metros”, but the actual elevation is “1993 metros”.
A Casa Escondida Que Separa Duas Igrejas
The Hidden House That Separates Two Churches
Did you know there is a hidden house between two famous churches in Porto?
A Boa Esperança
The Good Hope
Learn more about the Boa Esperança, a replica of the early caravels launched on perilous journeys in the 15th century. Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.
Monumento Aos Combatentes Do Ultramar
Monument To The Overseas Combatants
Learn about the history behind the Monument to the Overseas Combatants in Belém.
Um Papa Português
A Portuguese Pope
Learn more about the only Portuguese pope elected in two millennia of church history.