Cora Coralina a Brazilian Poet
The Brazilian poet Cora Coralina (pseudo name) published her first book at 76 years-old. She’s counted as one of Brazil’s greatest poets and short story writers. Nowadays, her childhood house,…
The Big List of Brazilian Documentaries
Documentaries are about opening a conversation on relevant issues. These Brazilian documentaries will equip you with the information to discuss critical issues facing Brazil. From allowing workers to collect materials…
6 Brazilian Movies to Watch in 2020
We’ve put together a list of 6 dynamic Brazilian movies to learn about social issues in Brazil and improving your Portuguese. All the titles were produced in the 2000s and…
A Short History of the Sertão
Sertão is an abbreviation of desertão, meaning desert. Only this parched stretch of land isn’t classed as a desert because of the 3 months of rainfall, which gives birth to…
Tiradentes – How to Wangle Two Independence Days
Tiradentes, a quaint town hidden in Minas Gerais that has EVERYTHING to do with Brazilian Independence Day. A guide and a few tips on how exactly to wangle an extra…
40 Fascinating Facts on Brazil
Far from being just a jungle paradise, Brazil has both the largest rainforest and the biggest city in Latin America. You have cowboys in the South and Wild West Stories…
Brazilian Women Everyone Should Know
From the word go Brazilian women had their fingers in all Brazil’s big pie moments. Campaigning, saving the planet and inspiring women around the world. I think there’s a lesson…
Trading Million Dollar Paintings for Brazilian Painters
Often our lessons, galleries and dining rooms are filled with European painters, however, there is a delicious boldness in the geometric shapes, vivacious colors and campaigns behind Brazilian painters’ work….
Documentaries on the War on Drugs in Latin America
Quality documentaries have this power to pull you in and spark your curiosity. Here I have watched, reviewed and applauded 4 documentaries with thought-provoking perspectives on the War on Drugs…