Lisbon, Portugal is a captivating destination that beckons travelers from around the world for good reason. Rich history, vibrant culture and warm hospitality make this city a dynamic blend of Old ...

“Excess of words in Yoruba” was the justification used by a member of a judging panel at Rio de Janeiro’s Carnaval to dock points from a samba school. The group Unidos de Padre Miguel had put together ...

Gold was the first attraction, but late in the 1500s the Portuguese became obsessed with the idea that there were silver ...

Another Afro-Portuguese ivory has surfaced, following Ezio Bassani's catalogue raison of 1988. This one, an oliphant from Sierra Leone, was "rediscovered" in the British Museum's Department of ...