Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
The Monument of the Discoveries
Estação de São Bento
São Bento Station
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.
A Revolução Liberal
The Liberal Revolution
Learn more about a turbulent period of Portugal’s history: the French invasions and the revolution that followed.
Vasco da Gama
Vasco Da Gama
Learn more about Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer who sailed to India.
O Dia de Portugal
Portugal Day
Happy Portugal Day!
Tratado de Tordesilhas
Treaty Of Tordesillas
Follow along for a quick lesson on the Treaty of Tordesillas.
O Castelo dos Mouros
Castle Of The Moors
Learn more about the history of the Castle of the Moors, located in Sintra.
Óbidos
Óbidos
Learn more about Óbidos, a picturesque village framed by a castle wall.
Mouraria
Mouraria
Welcome to Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most authentically Portuguese neighbourhoods, known for its history and diversity.
A Permacultura é Sustentável
Permaculture Is Sustainable
One of our members is a permaculture designer and when he suggested we add more episodes about nature and sustainability, we thought it would be best to leave it to the experts! Follow along as Jason Gardiner ([email protected]) shares his thoughts on permaculture in his article that we have translated to Portuguese. Follow him on […]
Goa
Goa
Learn more about Portuguese influence in the Indian state of Goa. 🇮🇳
Noite De São João
St. John's Night
Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.
A Caravela
The Caravel
Learn more about the history of the caravel! Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.
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?