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Category: History

Edmund Roberts 1832: Early US Perspectives on Cape Verde

Discover the 1832 visit of US diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Explore early American perspectives on the islands' history,

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The 1961 PAIGC Rebellion: Cape Verde’s Path to Independence

Discover the history of the 1961 PAIGC rebellion. Learn how Amílcar Cabral led Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau from political protest

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The 1770 Capital Shift: Why Praia Replaced Cidade Velha

Discover why Cape Verde's capital moved from Cidade Velha to Praia in 1770. Explore the history of piracy, defense, and

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Edmund Roberts: A 19th-Century American View of Cape Verde

Explore the 1832 journey of American diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Discover a 19th-century perspective on the islands' history,

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Cape Verde & the ICC: A Commitment to International Justice

Discover how Cape Verde leads by example in international justice, from its 2011 Rome Statute ratification to its role as

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Cape Verde & the Iberian Union: Fortification and Decline

Explore the history of Cape Verde during the Iberian Union (1580–1640), from Sir Francis Drake's raids to the rise of

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Diogo Dias: The 1460 Voyage that Discovered Cape Verde

Discover the history of Diogo Dias's 1460 voyage. Learn how the first mapping of the Cape Verde archipelago shaped the

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Darwin in Cape Verde: The HMS Beagle’s First Stop

Discover how Charles Darwin's 1832 visit to Santiago, Cape Verde, shaped his geological theories and set the stage for the

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Founding of Cidade Velha: First European City in the Tropics

Explore the history of Cidade Velha, the first European city in the tropics. Discover its 1462 founding, UNESCO heritage, and

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Port of Mindelo: São Vicente’s Atlantic Commercial Hub

Discover the Port of Mindelo in São Vicente, Cabo Verde. Explore its history as a strategic Atlantic hub, from steamship

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