It’s popular belief that Brasília is a “recent” construction, that it was built in 1956 and finished in 1960 and all thanks goes to then-president Kubitschek and architect Oscar Niemeyer (let’s not …
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Lampião & Maria Bonita – Meet the Cangaceiros from the Brazilian Sertão
When I was eight I saw this TV series based upon a true story called Lampião e Maria Bonita. It took place in the dry lands of Brazilian Sertão, a bit similar to –and not far from- the …
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Diving Into the Rio Carioca
Rising at the base of Corcovado in the neighborhood of Cosme Velho and emptying into Guaranabara Bay from the Praia de Flamengo, the Rio Carioca has a history that parallels that of the city. As a …
Beach Culture in Rio de Janeiro: “Olha o Globo!” – A Story of Brothers, Biscuits, and Beaches
Ask any beach-going Brazilian that has been to Rio de Janeiro what images come to mind when they think of Rio and I'd bet Biscoito Globo is one of them. The famous doughnut-shaped powder biscuits are …
