Pour yourself a glass and get ready to dive into the captivating world of Portuguese history! Discover the stories, and forgotten tales of unsung heroes, Kings and Queens, revolutionaries, and everything in between!
Each season, we revisit a different era, theme, or historical event, challenging prevailing narratives and exploring the rich tapestry of Portugal's heritage through a modern lens.
We invite you to be a part of the conversation. So grab a glass, raise it high, and hit that play button to embark on an unforgettable adventure through Portugal's fascinating past!
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Pour yourself a glass and get ready to dive into the captivating world of Portuguese history! Discover the stories, and forgotten tales of unsung heroes, Kings and Queens, revolutionaries, and everything in between!
Each season, we revisit a different era, theme, or historical event, challenging prevailing narratives and exploring the rich tapestry of Portugal's heritage through a modern lens.
We invite you to be a part of the conversation. So grab a glass, raise it high, and hit that play button to embark on an unforgettable adventure through Portugal's fascinating past!
One of the most significant phenomena of the dictatorship period was emigration. Economic hardship, political repression, and limited opportunities drove many Portuguese citizens to seek better lives abroad. By the 1960s, emigration reached unprecedented levels, with over 1.5 million Portuguese leaving the country in search of a brighter future. Tune in and hear a little more about yet another aspect of the Portuguese dictatorial regime and its echoes through time.
To read more see here: https://www.brown.edu/Departments/Portuguese_Brazilian_Studies/ejph/html/issue1/pdf/baganha.pdf
And to see more of Bloncourt’s images here:
https://radioalfa.net/morreu-gerald-bloncourt/
Oh, and hear these ones:
https://youtu.be/nK7dUfG5Rq4?si=T0ex7hyYo78biKkq & https://youtu.be/McRqaiBmIT4?si=P7e_dI2r1Ax2_ENq
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Cork Out History: Portugal Revisited
Pour yourself a glass and get ready to dive into the captivating world of Portuguese history! Discover the stories, and forgotten tales of unsung heroes, Kings and Queens, revolutionaries, and everything in between!
Each season, we revisit a different era, theme, or historical event, challenging prevailing narratives and exploring the rich tapestry of Portugal's heritage through a modern lens.
We invite you to be a part of the conversation. So grab a glass, raise it high, and hit that play button to embark on an unforgettable adventure through Portugal's fascinating past!
