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  History of Frevo: Memory, Urban Space and Identit

  To understand frevo is to reconstruct the history of Recife’s working classes and the city’s urban development between the late 19th and
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  The History of Frevo: Origins, Evolution, Rhythms and Style

  According to many scholars, music and dance have been part of Brazilian culture since its inception, providing an outlet for the tensions arising
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  The Martim Afonso de Sousa Expedition

  The expedition of Martim Afonso de Sousa: towards the colonisation of Brazil. Martim Afonso de Sousa came from one of the most notable families in
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  Martim Afonso de Sousa’s colonising mission

  The colonising expedition led by Martim Afonso de Sousa and sent by the King of Portugal in 1530 was the first official attempt at permanently
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  Spanish presence and navigation along the Brazilian coast in the 16th century

  From the start of the 16th century until its midpoint, the Brazilian coast saw frequent passages and incursions by Spanish navigators, either en
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  The brazilwood trade and European presence on the Brazilian coast

  European interest in and conflict over Brazilwood in the 16th and 17th centuries. This chapter examines the exploitation and trade of Brazilwood
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  The Portuguese expedition to Brazil in 1503

  The Portuguese expedition to Brazil in 1503: discoveries, controversies and developments. Several printed and handwritten sources from the early
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  The 1501 Expedition: exploration, routes and accounts of the Brazilian coast

  The captains of Pedro Álvares Cabral’s fleet proposed sending an expedition to explore the new land further. In 1501, King Manuel accepted the
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  Priority and intentionality in the discovery of Brazil in 1500

  The Portuguese intention behind Cabral’s discovery of Brazil. Some historians debate whether it was Spanish sailors or the Portuguese who first
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  Discovery of Brazil by Pedro Álvares Cabral: The Voyage

  Although the Spanish navigator Vicente Yánez Pinzón is considered to have discovered Brazil first, according to the Treaty of Tordesillas, the
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  First Spanish contacts with the Brazilian coast between 1499 and 1500

  Spanish exploration of the South American coast between 1499 and 1500: Ojeda, Pinzón, and Diogo de Lepe. Following the discovery of America by
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  Naturism at Tambaba Beach: A Guide to Paradise

  Naturism at Tambaba Beach: A unique experience Situated approximately 30 km south of João Pessoa, the capital of Paraíba, Tambaba Beach is one of
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  Sharing of Discovered Lands – Demarcation of the Tordesillas Meridian

  Attempts to define the meridian of the Treaty of Tordesillas. 1. The context and structure of the Treaty. The Treaty of Tordesillas stipulated that
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  Sharing of Discovered Lands – Treaty of Tordesillas

  The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided overseas territories. 1. Context King John II protested to the Roman Curia and neighbouring kings who
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  Sharing of the Discovered Lands – The bulls of Alexander VI

  The bulls of Alexander VI and the dispute between Spain and Portugal over the new lands (1493). This text explains the papal bulls issued by
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  Beaches of Fernando de Noronha: A Visitor’s Guide

  Explore the beaches of Fernando de Noronha with this practical guide, which provides access information, details of trails and the best spots for
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  Sharing of the Discovered Lands – Ratifications of Portuguese expansion by the Holy See

  1 — Ratifications of Portuguese expansion by the Holy See 1. Context and authority of the Holy See In the Middle Ages and early Modern Age, the
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  The 15 Most Visited and Well-Known Beaches in Bahia

  A selection of the 15 most famous beaches and coastal destinations in Bahia, bringing together essential information about characteristics (swimming,
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  Accommodation Options in João Pessoa: A Complete Guide

  Accommodation options in João Pessoa: neighbourhoods, beaches, and pros and cons João Pessoa, Paraíba offers accommodation to suit all tastes —
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  Ships used by Portuguese navigators in the 15th and 16th centuries

  This text brings together and compares the main types of ships used by Portuguese navigators in the 15th and 16th centuries — nau, caravel (and its