Latest news and stories about history in culture in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Diogo Ramada Curto, a prominent historian and the Director-General of the National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal), died this Saturday at age 66. A professor at the New University of Lisbon, he was widely recognized for his critical research on the Portuguese empire and his contributions to contemporary historiography.
An analytical exploration of the growth and development of Portuguese tech unicorns, as featured in E magazine.
The short film, considered lost since its premiere, was found by chance at the Feira da Ladra flea market. Restored by the Cinemateca, it is being screened this Tuesday for the first time since 1931.
By taking the largest and richest city in the western Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims with the help of the crusaders, D. Afonso Henriques secured a fundamental asset to have himself recognised as king.
Now that the Observador Podcast Plus has inspired an immersive play, we recount what you really need to know about the crimes and the investigation into the Lisbon Ripper.
Teresa Sobral conducted a 13-year investigation interviewing former political prisoners and exploring the Torre do Tombo archives. The performance features live music and large-scale projections.
The show “Em silêncio”, premiering on Saturday at the Teatro S. Luiz in Lisbon, takes the audience through the 48-year history of the Estado Novo dictatorship in Portugal, based on historical documents and testimonies from political prisoners.
The show is based on historical documents and testimonies from political prisoners.
Vasco Lourenço, president of the 25 de Abril Association, says the building could be extended in height and advocates for a focus on digital structures rather than permanent physical exhibitions.
Pedro Boucherie Mendes characterizes Portugal as a definitive success case.
On the afternoon of October 15, 1986, six people entered the Picoas Forum in Lisbon to inspect the facilities for the future Portuguese news agency, but to everyone's surprise, the space intended for Lusa did not exist.
Photographer João Pina considers it “frightening” that repression and violence are increasingly being “naturalised,” arguing that the memory of the dictatorship and the Tarrafal camp is essential for understanding the present and preserving freedoms.
Around 250 images, letters, films, and other experiences make up the exhibition 'Terás visto o mar? Memórias do Tarrafal' ('Have you seen the sea? Memories of Tarrafal'), which photographer João Pina opens on October 22 at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) in Lisbon.
Curated by Emília Tavares, the exhibition draws from João Pina's family archives to construct a visual narrative about the concentration camp.
An overview of the Oliveira Lima Library and its significance as a historical repository of relations between Brazil and Portugal, located in Lisbon.
A warning must be sounded to prevent the loss of the memory and experience associated with the house of António Sérgio in Lisbon. Built in 1925 by architect Raúl Lino, this iconic 'Portuguese House' was the site of famous intellectual gatherings. Today, the property, which houses an invaluable library and archives related to the social economy, is at risk of degradation. As the building is currently under liquidation by CASES, there is an urgent need to preserve this historical heritage and ensure the continuity of its role as a centre for social economy studies, in accordance with the Portuguese Constitution.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, will open the gardens of the Belém National Palace and the Museum of the Presidency to the public this Monday to mark the 116th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic in Portugal.
Just as will happen at the Belém Palace, Parliament will also be open to citizens on Monday afternoon.
Amidst silverware, engagement rings, and watches, Ferreira Marques celebrates 100 years with the fourth generation at the helm of the jewellery store, yet faces an uncertain future due to rent pressure.
One of Lisbon’s best-kept underground secrets will open to visitors later this month, offering a rare opportunity to explore part of the historic network that once carried water beneath the The post Explore Lisbon’s underground water tunnels for €6 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The highly inspired dishevelled man with a glass on top of the piano.
The Middle Ages lasted about a thousand years and left marks and secrets hidden throughout the city of Lisbon. What would you like to taste, experience, or discover if you lived in that era? This weekend, bring the family and travel back in time to explore history, live, at the São Jorge Castle!
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) presents an exhibition at the Torre do Tombo archives, supported by the sports newspaper A BOLA.
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The African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) marks 70 years since its founding today, with celebrations centred in Lisbon and other locations outside the country, party sources told Lusa.
Over 180 years, many actors and directors have passed through the D. Maria II National Theatre. From Ruy de Carvalho to Amélia Rey Colaço, and also Tiago Rodrigues.
Lusa inaugurated its museum centre this Friday at the company's headquarters in Lisbon. Curated by photojournalist António Cotrim, the agency is exhibiting various historical newsroom machines, vintage equipment, and photographs that help tell the story of the agency's evolution and journalism in Portugal. The museum centre is a space of memory, a...
