Disentanglement

"Desenrascanço" (loosely translated as "disentanglement") is a Portuguese word used in common language in Portugal, to express an ability to solve a problem without...

This day in Portuguese History – Proclamation of the Republic

One hundred and six years ago, on the 5th of October, the Portuguese Republic was established after a coup d’état that overthrew the Bragança...

Lisbon Earthquake of 1755

Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 - This day in Portuguese History For this edition of our blog series "This day in Portuguese History" we touch on...