Learn more about the life of António Costa, the prime minister of Portugal.
António Costa
António Costa
Vasco da Gama
Vasco Da Gama
Learn more about Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer who sailed to India.
O Castelo dos Mouros
Castle Of The Moors
Learn more about the history of the Castle of the Moors, located in Sintra.
Magusto
St. Martin’s Day
Magusto is a celebration that happens on o Dia de São Martinho in Portugal. Follow along for an amusing retelling of the legend of St. Martin, and to find out what type of food and drinks you can enjoy on this day.
Uma Visita a Guimarães
A Visit To Guimaraes
Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.
25 de Abril
April 25Th
Learn why the 25th of April was such an important day in Portuguese history.
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues was one of the most important voices in the Fado music of Portugal.
Alexandra Lencastre
Learn more about the famous Portuguese actress, Alexandra Lencastre.
Simone de Oliveira
Simone de Oliveira
Learn more about Simone de Oliveira, an iconic Portuguese singer and actress, who is known for her strength and boldness in the face of adversity.
Luís Vaz De Camões
Luís Vaz De Camões
Luís de Camões was a Portuguese poet considered one of the greatest figures of Lusophone literature. Learn more about his eventful life and his most famous work, “Os Lusíadas”.
A Vida De Maria Antonieta
The Life Of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was an important historical figure and has become a popular culture icon, being the subject of several books, films, and other media. Learn more about the life of this iconic woman!
A Biografia De Bocage
The Biography of Bocage
Learn about the life of Bocage, a Portuguese national poet best known for his satirical sonnets and his role in the Arcadian literary movement.
A Rainha Louca De Portugal
The Mad Queen of Portugal
Hear the story of Maria de Bragança, the first woman to occupy the throne of Portugal. Find out what happened during her reign and why she was known as “The Mad Queen”.
A Artista Joana Vasconcelos
The Artist Joana Vasconcelos
Joana Vasconcelos is a world-renowned Portuguese artist whose works include many large-scale public installations.
O Rei Lavrador De Portugal
The Farmer King of Portugal
Learn about D. Dinis, considered one of the most highly respected kings in the world and one of the greatest figures in Portuguese history.
O Sebastianismo
Sebastianism
D. Sebastião was a Portuguese king who died in the Battle of Alcácer Quibir. From the grief and hope of the Portuguese people, a myth was born surrounding his disappearance.
Maria Do Mar
Maria of the Sea
Maria do Maria is the most important work of the filmmaker Leitão de Barros and a fundamental point in the history of Portuguese cinema. Learn more about this classic silent film from the 1930s.
O Ceramista Bordallo Pinheiro
The Ceramist Bordallo Pinheiro
Raphael Augusto Bordallo Pinheiro was a Portuguese artist, best known for his caricatures and ceramic tableware. He created a wide variety of important works through his many different talents as a watercolour artist, political and social caricaturist, journalist, draftsman, and more.
A Padeira De Aljubarrota
The Baker of Aljubarrota
Meet the Padeira de Aljubarrota, a very important baker during the Battle of Aljubarrota who became famous for her bravery and ruthlessness against the Castilian soldiers.
A Vida De Florbela Espanca
The Life Of Florbela Espanca
A life full of profound suffering was transformed into beautiful poetry. Meet Florbela Espanca, a successful Portuguese poet who died at only 36 years of age.
Infância De Um Campeão
Childhood Of A Champion
We all know Cristiano Ronaldo and have witnessed his amazing soccer skills, but do you know his story? Get to know CR7 and learn how he achieved his success!
A Vida do Poeta Fernando Pessoa
The Life of the Poet Fernando Pessoa
Fernando Pessoa, one of the greatest poets of the early 20th century, was a singular man with plural artistic identities. Learn more about one of the most important literary figures in Portuguese history.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Assim Nasce Um Campeão!
Cristiano Ronaldo: A Champion is Born!
“Ronaldo” is one of the first names that pop up when discussing Portugal, wherever you are in the world. Regarded as one of the most important football/soccer players of all time, he’s earned his place as not only a top Portuguese celebrity, but also as an important symbol of the country. Neither Rui nor Joel are fans of the ol’ sportsball, which made exploring the new vocabulary and expressions even more interesting! (Cue the hate mail, “futebol” purists!).
Artigo 23 – António Guterres, A Unir Nações
António Guterres, Uniting Nations
A few days ago, Joel overheard some enthusiastic Portuguese natives talking about how António Guterres had been chosen as the new secretary-general of the United Nations. So in this episode, we take the opportunity to explore António’s life and the experiences that led up to this proud moment in Portugal’s history!