Darwin in Cape Verde: The HMS Beagle at Porto Praya
Discover how Charles Darwin's 1832 visit to Porto Praya, Cape Verde, shaped the theories of evolution and geology. Explore the
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Category: History
The 1585 Sacking of Ribeira Grande: Sir Francis Drake & Cape Verde
Discover the history of Sir Francis Drake's 1585 sacking of Ribeira Grande (Cidade Velha). Learn how this pirate raid shaped
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António de Noli: The Navigator Who Founded Cape Verde
Discover the story of António de Noli, the Genoese navigator who discovered Cape Verde and founded Ribeira Grande, the first
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The Founding of PAIGC: Amílcar Cabral & Independence
Explore the 1956 founding of the PAIGC by Amílcar Cabral. Discover the history of Cape Verde’s struggle for independence and
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The 2014 Pico do Fogo Eruption: Impact and Recovery
Explore the history of the 2014 Pico do Fogo eruption. Learn about the impact on Chã das Caldeiras, the destruction
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Cidade Velha: First European Settlement in the Tropics
Explore Cidade Velha, the first permanent European settlement in the tropics and a UNESCO World Heritage site in Santiago, Cape
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