The Equinoctial France represented the second attempt by the French to settle in Brazil, in the Maranhão region between 1612 and 1615. The origin of the name is related to the territory of conquest, since it was close to the Equator line, which was previously called the Equinoctial line. This eve
Brazilian popular music was one of the main instruments used to contest the military dictatorship (1964-1985). The lyrics of several songs indicated dissatisfaction with the regime and several songwriters were targets of censorship and persecution. Pointing out direct dissatisfaction or using meta
The Abolitionism is the movement that emerged at the end of the 18th century, in Europe, with the aim of putting an end to slavery. In Brazil, the ideal emerged with force in the second half of the 19th century and contributed to the end of slavery in the country. Popular Movements There were many
The Brazilian National Anthem it dates from 1831, while the lyrics were written in 1909. It has music by Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795-1865) and lyrics by Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada (1870-1927). Lyrics of the Brazilian National Anthem (Part I) They heard from Ipiranga the placid banks From a