The abolition of slavery in Brazil took place on May 13, 1888 , through the Golden Law , signed by Princess Isabel. This law freed slaves in Brazil after nearly 400 years of slavery. Historical Context The period that became known as Colonial Brazil (1530-1815) was marked by the Portuguese presence
The Colonial Brazil , in the History of Brazil, is the period that comprises the period from 1530 to 1822. This period began when the Portuguese government sent to Brazil the first colonizing expedition led by Martim Afonso de Souza. In 1532, he founded the first settlement, Vila de São Vicente, o
A study carried out on several portraits of some members of this dynasty has revealed new data on the relationship between consanguinity practiced by its members for more than 200 years and the appearance of certain facial deformities such as mandibular prognathism or maxillary deficiency. Carlos
A team of archaeologists has discovered at the archaeological site of Tipán Chen Uitz, located in Belize, two stone panels from 1,300 years ago in which ancient Mayans are represented playing with nine balls of a span while carrying impressive fans. According to experts, the panels date back to 700