01 February 2025
This anthology is the first of its kind and represents the huge influence Pessoa has had on the modern and contemporary literary scene. Covering from over one hundred poets and writers in this anthology. Readers will find playful, absurd, profound, and welcoming writing. We have included a selection of work for your perusal. Poets and […]
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31 January 2025
Portuguese-American physician Filipa Lynce, MD, has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Boston for 2025. She is among more than 145 physicians affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute honored in Boston magazine’s annual Top Doctors guide. In addition to this recognition, Dr. Lynce has been listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2022. Dr. […]
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30 January 2025
The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), based in Lisbon, Portugal, is offering short-term research grants for 2025. Open to students, teachers, and researchers from colleges, universities and research centers in the United States, grants are provided in collaboration with Direção-Geral do Livro, Arquivos e Bibliotecas – Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo (DGLAB-ANTT) Aimed to promote […]
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28 January 2025
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized Portuguese Equestrian Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Portugal’s traditional dressage, dating back to the 18th century, is characterized by the rider’s distinctive costume and poised position in the saddle. UNESCO’s recognition honors Portugal’s rich equestrian culture and its global significance. This […]
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28 January 2025
This contributed volume focuses on Philippa Plantagenet (1360–1415), queen of Portugal for almost three decades, and the complexion of the court. Chapters thoroughly examine the Portuguese royal court in the few decades around the turn of the fourteenth century, a period rich in intellectual innovations throughout Europe and of dramatic changes in Portugal. The book […]
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20 January 2025
By Len Port According to reliable sources, the Portuguese and their descendants in the United States mostly welcome President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House. “Trump will be welcomed by the majority of Portuguese living on the East and West coasts,” says Carolina Matos, the Portuguese American Journal editor. She says that one example of […]
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