来自MSN5 天
The Korowai Tribe: Get to Know Their Culture & History
In the 21st century, it is hard to find a tribe that is untouched by the effects of colonialism. It is well-known that ...
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.View on euronews ...
Kiplinger22 天
Where to Retire: Living in Portugal as a US Retiree
Thinking of living in Portugal in your retirement? You won’t be alone. Over 14,000 U.S. citizens reportedly reside in Portugal, with the number of Americans rising in this popular Western ...
literaryreview25 天
Conquerors: How Portugal Seized the Indian Ocean and Forged the First Global Empire
In 1510 Afonso de Albuquerque, Portuguese governor of India from 1509 to 1515, captured Goa, the city that would serve as the pivot of the country’s maritime empire for two centuries. As Roger Crowley ...
Wall Street Journal27 天
In a New Age of Empire, Great Powers Aim to Carve Up the Planet
In 1945, the victorious Allied powers gathered in San Francisco to draft a charter for the United Nations, the foundation of a new global order that would make another world war impossible. The ...
Newsweek27 天
NASA Tracking Empire State Building-Sized Asteroid Approaching
You can get in touch with Jess by emailing j.thomson@newsweek.com. A massive asteroid the size of the Empire State Building is zooming towards our planet this weekend. The asteroid, named 2024 ...
Euro Weekly News29 天
Portugal set to follow Spain 100% tax rule for expat house purchases
Portugal is considering introducing 100% tax in the same way that Spain has proposed. Credit: Shutterstock:Pierre Olivier Portugal may be set to follow in the footsteps of neighbours Spain in their ...
Investing29 天
U.S. NY Empire State Manufacturing Index
Investing.com - US stock futures were trading higher during Sunday's evening deals, after major benchmark averages finished with weekly advances amid stronger than expected earnings from major... Dow ...
The Mirror1 个月
France and Portugal to follow Spain's crushing blow to Brits dreaming of life in the sun
France and Portugal are reportedly among a host of countries to take action on Brits' holiday homes. Their war comes after Spanish Prime Minister said non-resident citizens from countries outside ...
BBC1 个月
Vasco da Gama and the Rise of the Portuguese Empire
whose daring voyages at the turn of the 16th century laid the foundations for the Portuguese Empire. From navigating treacherous waters to forging vital trade routes with India, da Gama's exploits ...
The American Conservative1 个月
A map of American Empire
A stunning and informative graphic from the National Post. Why are we doing this? How can we possibly afford it? Over to you, Bill Kauffman. This is a good place to commend to you my TAC colleague ...