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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Tag: Portuguese colonial history
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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Cidade Velha: Cape Verde’s Historic First Tropical Settlement
Explore Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde: The first European settlement in the tropics and a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in
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Cidade Velha: Pirates, Slavery, and Cape Verde’s History
Explore the history of Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. From the dark era of the slave trade to pirate raids by
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