Pé-de-serra forró is currently the fastest growing style of music in the country. There are houses specialized in forró and a true phonographic industry exploring the rhythm throughout the country. In São Paulo, it is a fever. But the placement of DJs and other rhythms are quite different from authentic forró, […]
1640 Map of Olinda in Pernambuco This map contains two views of the Portuguese sugar colonies in Brazil during the Dutch invasion of
Jade stone is a mineral used since prehistoric times, due to its hardness, it was appreciated for making weapons and instruments. At
Agate has always been highly valued, since antiquity, by Egyptians and Sumerians. Several beliefs believe that it has the power to energize
Considered the most striking representative of quartz, amethyst has always been coveted. Queen Catherine the Great had real adoration for
Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884 Beautiful large-scale maritime chart of the region west of Rio de Janeiro
1823 Map of Brazil A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas
1832 map of Brazil Towns and cities, rivers, natives and much more. British, Dutch and French Guiana appears to the north of Brazil. parts of
Historical maps show the territorial evolution of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to Brazil's independence.
The ancient Arabs and Greeks believed that tiger's eye gave clarity of thought, activated personal power, and integrated spirit with energy.
Engraving of the Fort of Nassau in Pernambuco, 1671 The work of Montanus was perhaps the greatest illustrated book about the New World produced in the XNUMXth century.
Map of South America and Brazil, 1624 This copper engraving is part of a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and
1680 Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and Ceará This rare map of the Captaincy of Ceará and Pernambuco extends from the Formosa River to the Estremo River and
Engraving of Vila de Olinda in 1671 These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630.
1764 Map of Recife This beautiful map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending northwards to include Olinda. They exist
Map of Recife from 1679 Rare aerial view of the city of Recife and its surroundings, highlighting the Dutch fortifications. although initially
Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1633 This is a rare and fascinating aerial view of Olinda and the coast of Pernambuco based on the work of Hessel Gerritsz,
1700 Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco This beautiful decorative map of Brazil is oriented with north to the right. two inserts
1587 Map of the Western Hemisphere This is one of the most famous maps of America and one that had enormous influence on future cartography of the New
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the
1643 Map of the Western Hemisphere This impressive chart-to-picture map is a fine example of the fine art of decorative cartography and a
1677 Map of the Western Hemisphere Visscher's map greatly influenced cartography of the Americas, both geographically and artistically. One
Map of the Western Hemisphere from 1727 This beautiful map of the Americas is an interesting version in this series of maps inspired by Nicolas Visscher
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the
The genesis of the azulejo goes back to the civilizations of the Near and Far East. It was widely used as a decorative wall covering,
The sapphire stone was known in ancient times by the Egyptians as “the stone of the stars”. They believed that sapphire stimulated
1713 Map of the Western Hemisphere A highly decorative and detailed map of the Americas with the island of California prominently depicted
Its color and rarity gave coral, for a long time, the status of a precious stone. However, recently, the gemological use of coral has begun to be
Paraíba Tourmaline was found for the first time in Brazil in the 80s, in the region of Paraíba, in the district of São José da Batalha – by
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1609 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the