Latest news and stories about national history in Portugal for expats and residents.
An analysis of the Portuguese political and social landscape using the philosophical paradox of the Ship of Theseus to describe how the country evolves while maintaining its identity.
The expression 'jure hereditario' was much more than a notarial formula; it was the legal foundation upon which national independence was built.
The victory at Aljubarrota allowed Portugal to be one of the oldest nations in Europe today.
The 25 de Abril Bridge was inaugurated 60 years ago. Over six decades, the bridge has accompanied various phases of the country's history.
The 25 de Abril Bridge was inaugurated exactly 60 years ago. It was an emblem of the Estado Novo regime and originally bore the dictator's name. These are six decades spanning different periods in the country's history.
448 years ago, an inept king dragged the country into defeat in a useless war that decapitated the national elite and dictated the loss of independence for six decades.
Paulo Portas is the new leader of the 900th-anniversary celebrations of Portugal, and we want to understand not only if we were truly born nine centuries ago, but also the reason for celebrating these milestones.
Paulo Portas has been sworn in to lead the commemorations marking 900 years of Portuguese history.
The commemorations for the founding of Portugal are scheduled to continue until the year 2043.
The Communists consider that the choice of the former deputy prime minister and former CDS leader is neither consensual nor “appropriate”
The history of Portugal, the World Cup, the Babell festival, and the damn economy
The Mayor stresses that honouring Salgueiro Maia's legacy at the place where “it all began” represents an act “of justice and a commitment to the future”.
The traditional slogans '25th of April always, fascism never again' and 'Long live freedom' are being heard.
Contrary to what nationalist history taught, the 'Saint Infante' who died as a hostage in North Africa insistently asked his brothers to surrender Ceuta in exchange for his release.
Destination. Nearly four decades after its creation, the National Sports Museum remains without a permanent space. Between relocations, collapsing roofs, and postponed decisions, it now depends on a political solution that has yet to be scheduled.
In April 1948, Portugal began building a dominant image in roller hockey by winning its second world title (it now has 16) in Montreux, Switzerland. In Lisbon, the national players, captained by Olivério Serpa, received a “triumphal” welcome, as reported by DN. Upon arriving in the capital on a KLM flight, the Portuguese delegation was taken to the Ministry of Education at Campo de Santana, where a crowd sang the national anthem in unison. The players were carried on shoulders at the airport, and a procession through Lisbon featured national flags displayed on balconies. Santos Romão, president of the Portuguese Skating Federation, expressed his pride, while national coach José Prazeres noted that while he expected a warm welcome, the scale of the celebration was truly moving.
A flag from the 1910 revolution, printed on 'very poor quality cotton'. And the story of Ricardo Paes Gomes, who went from revolutionary to Minister of the Navy, told by António Lopes Pires.
The former Prime Minister and President of the Republic was awarded the rank of Honorary Member of the European Order of Merit.
