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Portuguese Petty Politics — Nothing New
Portuguese Petty Politics — Nothing New
No house for the average citizen, circus in politics, and greed on a pedestal.
Araci Almeida
Oct 1
Women in Portuguese Fascism and in Today’s Portugal
Women in Portuguese Fascism and in Today’s Portugal
The story of my grandmother, mother, and other women
Araci Almeida
Aug 5
Five Things You Will Hate About Portugal
Five Things You Will Hate About Portugal
Might be very different from what you may be expecting
Araci Almeida
Jun 22
“Alleged Human Laboral Exploitation” — Portuguese journalism is truly shameless
“Alleged Human Laboral Exploitation” — Portuguese journalism is truly shameless
I have in the past mentioned Portugal still has a problem with slavery in the 21st century. Hell, I’ve written a whole article about it…
Pedro León
Jun 21
What You Might Be Missing About Portuguese Culture
What You Might Be Missing About Portuguese Culture
Literature reflects its culture, and in Portugal (as in many other countries), it also helped forge it.
Araci Almeida
Jun 12
June 10th, Today Is Portugal Day, but Why?
June 10th, Today Is Portugal Day, but Why?
How is Portuguese nationality seen inside and outside, and what do we carry with it?
Araci Almeida
Jun 10
The Right to Heresy Should be Universal
The Right to Heresy Should be Universal
Today is one of those Portuguese holidays that I never understood. They call it “Corpo de Deus” (Body of God). As a kid, I wondered how…
Araci Almeida
Jun 8
Why Is June So Important in Portuguese Popular Culture
Why Is June So Important in Portuguese Popular Culture
Or even more in Portugal’s interior
Araci Almeida
Jun 6
The Ugliest Street in My Portuguese Town
The Ugliest Street in My Portuguese Town
Ugly for some, beautiful for others.
Araci Almeida
May 30
Though Lacking in Form, It’s Rich With Delight-This House Without Walls Is a Beacon of Light.
Though Lacking in Form, It’s Rich With Delight-This House Without Walls Is a Beacon of Light.
Part three
Araci Almeida
May 29
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