history of Cape Verde

Discover how French privateer Jacques Cassard’s 1712 raid destroyed Ribeira Grande (Cidade Velha) and shifted Cape Verde’s capital to Praia.

Discover the history of Cape Verde's discovery in the 15th century and the role of Alvise Cadamosto in exploring this

Explore the 1456 discovery of Cape Verde by Alvise Cadamosto. Learn how this uninhabited archipelago became a pivotal Atlantic hub

Explore the history of António de Noli and the first European settlement in the tropics at Cidade Velha, Cape Verde.

Discover the history of Diogo Gomes, the Portuguese navigator who named Santiago Island and established Cape Verde as a vital

Discover the history of António de Noli, the Genoese navigator who discovered Cape Verde in 1456 and founded the first

Discover the 1832 journey of US diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Explore 19th-century history, maritime strategy, and the islands'

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