Havana’s Grand Theatres Trace a Turbulent Scenic History
From the 1838 Tacón to the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater, see how Havana's grand theatres and 100 cinemas mirror Cuba's...
July 28, 2026Topic
History
Costa Rica’s National Archive Opens 145-Year Vault for Free
Costa Rica's National Archive marks 145 years with a year-long 2026 programme of photography exhibitions, guided tours, live music, and...
July 25, 2026
Erased Heroines of Brazil’s Independence Return in New Book
A new book revives three erased heroines of Brazil’s independence—Maria Quitéria, Maria Felipa, and Soror Joana Angélica—who fought in Bahia’s...
July 19, 2026
Registro the capital of tea and Japanese tradition in Brazil
The Japanese culture has long been part of Brazil's history. Due to economic and political reasons, hundreds of thousands of...
September 20, 2022
Cabaceiras: The “Hollywood” of Northeast Brazil
Cabaceiras has been the location for at least 52 productions, films, soap operas, and TV series. Cabaceiras is known as...
October 9, 2021
Six ways to experience the music culture in Brazil’s capital Brasília
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Out of the many Brazilian cities known for their music scene, Brasília is one hardly...
September 22, 2021Brazil’s First “Favela Dictionary” Available Online
An online dictionary with jargon and dialect from favela communities in Rio de Janeiro, and written by its residents and...
April 15, 2019
Exploring the History of Rio’s ‘English Cemetery’ in Gamboa
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Situated around twenty minutes ride away on the VLT from...
October 2, 2018
Brazil’s National Museum Displays Exhibition Two Weeks After Fire
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday, September 16th, two weeks after a massive fire...
September 17, 2018