History

In 1875, the whole of Portugal and in particular the Algarve was challenged by a continuing drought.  Most farmers in the Algarve were smallholders whose subsistence agriculture required production of

Despite being a relatively young nation, the United States of America boasts a rich history, full of notable figures and events that have helped shape the country. This month, I

In the House of Commons in 1943, Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously described the unique and ancient friendship between England and Portugal as an alliance “without parallel in world history”. 

International Women’s Day on March 8 celebrated the social, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.  As we reside in Portugal, it seems appropriate to remember some of

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a city that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. It is a smaller capital compared to other major ones around

From the dawn of human history, the sun has been a central symbol and source of life. Many ancient civilisations worshiped sun gods and recognised the importance of sunlight for

On December 16, 1972, a young captain of the Portuguese Army in the overseas province of Mozambique was summoned to the local army headquarters in the northwestern district of Tete.

Growing up in the Algarve, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by rugged cliffs, stunning beaches, small woodlands, boundless fields and a big garden to play in. Every day

The 50th anniversary of the Vigil at Capela do Rato, in central Lisbon, occurred on December 30, 2022. The Vigil was one of many instances of opposition to Salazar’s Estado

Since I’m British, I know that I am supposed to prefer tea over coffee, but there is nothing better than starting off the day with a cup of coffee, or