During his overthrow, Pedro I managed to seek asylum in one of the churches of M'banza-Kongo. King Diogo I was reluctant to attempt removing him, allowing Pedro to plot Diogo's overthrow from within ...

The whole project started coming together when I discovered letters that King Afonso sent to the King of ... story of interactions between the Kongo Kingdom, Portugal and the Vatican.

Fernando Afonso of Portugal was the twelfth Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, serving between 1202–1206. He was the oldest son of Afonso Henriques, the first king of the Kingdom of Portugal.

I Celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a ...

During periods of high inflation like the one we've been living in, it can be a real challenge to find safe investments that will pay off without lagging the economy horribly. This is where ...

Almada was recaptured in 1147 by troops commanded by King Afonso I of Portugal, known as Afonso the Conqueror. Recent archaeological discoveries highlight the city's importance in Portugal's ...

What Is Bipolar I Disorder? Bipolar I disorder (pronounced "bipolar one" and also known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression) is a form of mental illness. A person affected by bipolar ...

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas ...

About the Author Sofia Afonso Ferreira has worked as a journalist, communications consultant, and politician in her home country, Portugal. She currently divides her time between Lisbon and Tel ...