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People holding carnations aloft in Portugal

People holding carnations aloft in Portugal

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Celeste Caeiro, The Iconic ‘Carnations Lady’ Of Portugal, Passes Away At 91

November 16, 2024

A drawing of a Portuguese caravel ship, with a portuguese flag, and a sketch behind it, of the monument of the age of discoveries.

A drawing of a Portuguese caravel ship, with a portuguese flag, and a sketch behind it, of the monument of the age of discoveries.

History

What You Need To Know: 5 Events That Changed Portugal, Forever.

October 17, 2024

Palácio da Independência interior with chairs arranged as if for a conference or address.

Palácio da Independência interior with chairs arranged as if for a conference or address.

History

Palácio da Independência Set to Transform into a Museum

October 9, 2024

Coastal view of Templar ruins in Algarve at sunset.

Coastal view of Templar ruins in Algarve at sunset.

History

The Knights Templar in The Algarve

October 6, 2024

Three Portuguese explorers on a ship deck at sea.

Three Portuguese explorers on a ship deck at sea.

History

Portugals 3 Most Famous Explorers

October 4, 2024

History

Exploring Portugal’s Rich History: A Review of ‘Portugal: A Companion History’

September 13, 2024

Historic Portuguese ship sailing at sunset

Historic Portuguese ship sailing at sunset

History

All You Need To Know About Portugal’s Maritime History

September 13, 2024

Portuguese naval ship sailing on calm waters

Portuguese naval ship sailing on calm waters

History

History of the Portuguese Navy

September 10, 2024

Sagres coastline with cliffs and lighthouse

Sagres coastline with cliffs and lighthouse

Exploring the Rich History and Scenic Beauty of Sagres

September 9, 2024

A view from the top of the Tower of Belem, in Lisbon, Portugal.

A view from the top of the Tower of Belem, in Lisbon, Portugal.

History

Lisbon’s Age of Enlightenment: Key Figures and Ideas that Shaped the City

September 6, 2024