In the small village of Cabanas de Viriato, Portugal, on the 19th of July 1885, a baby was born that would become a hero. He was named as Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches. After finishing his law degree, he married his childhood sweetheart, named Maria Angelina Coelho de Sousa, and started his […]
Saint John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ
In a time of ancient lands and prophetic dreams lived a man known as Saint John the Baptist. His birth was announced by celestial omens, therefore his path was destined to embrace the divine. John’s life began in the quiet solitude of the wilderness. Elizabeth and Zechariah, his elderly parents, were themselves touched by a […]
Pain perdu
It was a sunny day. Catarina was going to the French language centre, where she was doing her summer French course. It was a good opportunity to develop her speaking skills, meet new people and discover a French city. She was in Toulouse. In Porto, her hometown, she had already started studying French in an […]
Corridinho
In a land where the sun dipped its golden fingers into the sparkling ocean, a dance was born that would echo through generations. This dance, known as Corridinho, was a symphony of movement and music that originated in the heart of Portugal’s southern gem, the Algarve. Legend whispered that the name Corridinho was born from […]
Stone Soup
In the heart of a bustling city, an extraordinary event was taking place. People from various corners of the world had gathered to celebrate their shared love for stories and the rich mosaic of their diverse cultures. The sun dipped below the city’s skyline, casting a warm glow upon the gathering, and the air buzzed […]