In the 20th century, after the discovery of the ruins of Machu Picchu, in 1911, and the tomb of Tutankhamun, in 1922, no other archaeological remains have moved the scientific world or aroused as much curiosity among the public as the discovery of the Funeral chamber of the Lord of Sipán, cataloged
The National Symbols - flag, coat of arms, seal and anthem - implemented by Law No. 5,700, of September 1, 1971, represent the union of our country. Included in the Constitution, they have great historical value and identify the Brazilian nation. Together, they signal the nations sense of unity as
Slavery in Brazil was implemented in the early 16th century. In 1535, the first ship with enslaved blacks arrived in Salvador (BA). This year marks the beginning of slavery in Brazil, which would only end 353 years later on May 13, 1888, with the Lei Áurea. The first people to be enslaved in the c
Costa e Silva was a military man, politician and the 27th President of the Republic of Brazil . He held the position between 1967 and 1969. Biography Artur da Costa e Silva was born on October 3, 1899 in the city of Taquari, Rio Grande do Sul. He was the son of Aleixo Rocha da Silva and Almerinda