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History of 16th-Century Trade in Cape Verde: Ivory & Gold

Explore the 16th-century history of Cape Verde as a global trade hub for gold, ivory, and the transatlantic slave trade.

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Darwin in Cape Verde: The HMS Beagle at Porto Praya

Discover how Charles Darwin’s visit to Porto Praya (Praia), Cape Verde, in 1832 shaped his geological theories and set the

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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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