Why we knock on wood
For thousands of years, people have followed rituals to ward off misfortune or summon good luck. Many of these customs involve wood – a material long associated with life, power,
Among Stelae: From the Bronze Age to the Iron Age in South Alentejo
Algarve Archaeological Association presents two lectures in English On Tuesday, April 1, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by archaeologists Miguel Serra and Samuel
Did you know … Calçada Portuguesa
In almost every village, town and city in Portugal, you will find sections of the unique traditional Calçada Portuguesa pavement made up of black and white decorative cobblestones. This masonry
Algarve History Association upcoming events
History talk features guest speaker José Curto, an emeritus don from York University in Toronto The Algarve History Association’s (AHA) next presentation will feature guest speaker José Curto, an emeritus
Portugal in post-war Europe
The post-war world saw a process of European integration, from which Prime Minister Salazar realised that Portugal could not be excluded. This realisation was no dramatic conversion for him, but
Icon of revolution posthumously decorated Officer of Order of Liberty
Celeste Caeiro “died alone waiting for an x-ray in hospital” President Marcelo has posthumously decorated Celeste Caeiro today, honouring the woman who inadvertently made the carnation the symbol of the
Unveiling prehistoric burials at Quinta dos Poços, Lagoa
The site was the focus of an archaeological investigation during the development of a golf course On Tuesday, March 11, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures,
Portugalidade: the sanctity of sanitation in medieval times
Both Romans and Moors built their palaces and villas in elevated positions near to rivers and lakes When Afonso Henriques became the first king of Portugal in year 1143, he
Why is February only 28 days long?
Of all the months in the year, February stands apart – not only for its short length but for the fascinating history that shaped it. While every other month boasts
A misty history of Paleolithic Portugal
This is a revision of an essay which was published in year 2021. Since then, notable advances in archaeological investigative techniques have been made due to improvement in both the