Ribeira Grande: The 16th-Century Atlantic Trade Hub
Explore the history of Ribeira Grande (Cidade Velha), the 16th-century Atlantic hub for rum, cloth, and the slave trade in
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The 1712 Raid: Jacques Cassard and the Fall of Ribeira Grande
Discover how French privateer Jacques Cassard’s 1712 raid destroyed Ribeira Grande (Cidade Velha) and shifted Cape Verde’s capital to Praia.
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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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