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Tag: Cape Verde history

Kabuverdianu: The Development of Cape Verdean Creole

Explore the history and evolution of Cape Verdean Creole (Kabuverdianu), the soul of the islands' identity, from its roots in

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Exploring Ilha da Selva: The Lost Forest History of Brava

Discover the legend of Ilha da Selva on Brava, Cape Verde. Explore its lost botanical history, prehistoric dragon trees, and

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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 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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Archaeologists Uncover Notorious Punishment Cell at Tarrafal

Archaeologists in Cape Verde have unearthed 'The Skillet,' a notorious punishment cell at Tarrafal concentration camp used by the Salazar

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The Rabelados of Santiago: Cape Verde’s Religious Rebels

Discover the Rabelados of Santiago, Cape Verde: a community of religious rebels who preserved their unique heritage through isolation in

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Katya Delimbeuf Explores African-Portuguese Identity in ‘Âncora’

Author Katya Delimbeuf explores the deep ties between Portuguese and African identity in her debut novel Âncora, a journey of

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New Book Reclaims Human Stories of Monte Txota Massacre

Explore the new book 'Monte Txota – A Massacre in Cape Verde,' reclaiming the human stories and memories of the

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New Book Reexamines Cape Verde’s Monte Txota Massacre

Explore the new book "Monte Txota: A Massacre in Cape Verde" by investigative journalists reexamining the 2016 tragedy ten years

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