I went to Medina expecting to find an edge, and I did find one. What I did not expect was that it would be soft — that it would thin out rather than stop, the way a shoreline does, and that I would be able to stand in the shallows for as long as I… Continue reading The Borders of Faith: Understanding Medina’s Green Dome
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Rio de Janeiro: The Candelária Massacre of the Innocent
Rio de Janeiro is a city of impossible contrasts, where the "Marvelous City" glamour often sits shoulder-to-shoulder with a complex, sometimes heavy history. Nowhere is this more palpable than at the Igreja da Candelária. To the casual observer, it is an architectural triumph. To the local, it is a site of profound remembrance. A Masterpiece… Continue reading Rio de Janeiro: The Candelária Massacre of the Innocent
Explore Rare Portuguese Literature at This Historic Library
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a stunning library and cultural institution that houses the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal. Founded in 1837 by a group of Portuguese immigrants, the library was established to promote Portuguese culture and literature in Brazil. The current building, designed… Continue reading Explore Rare Portuguese Literature at This Historic Library
