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Resources
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  1. Maria-Brazil - This is the home of Brazilian culture on the web. Lots of information on things like music, folklore, history, and culture.
  2. Brazil history for researchers - The complete history of the discovery and evolution of Brazil. Available for all researchers from Universities, Colleges, Schools, teachers.
  3. A Brief History of Brazil - Information about persons, places, historical events, wars, disputes, social issues, economic factors, and international relations with South America, USA and Europe.
  4. Brazil, Geography, Wildlife and History - Guide provides maps, photographs and historical and geographical references about Brazil from About.com.
  5. The Online Guide to Salvador da Bahia - Randy Roberts offers a "compendium of observations, tips, recommendations and general tourist information," all based on his personal experiences in the tropical city of Salvador da Bahia located on the east coast of Brazil.
  6. Brazil - History Prior to discovery and settlement by Europeans, the region was sparsely inhabited by diverse Indian tribes. 1500 - Portuguese Admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral, first European to reach Brazil, initiating Portuguese colonization in 1808.
  7. Marianne's Brazil History Page - informative site with information about the history, harbours, beaches, cites, and geography of Brazil, including pictures.
  8. Virtual Trip to Brazil - a Brazilian native maintains a variety of Brazil related links and resources. Find a brief history, and read about Brazilian historical figures.
  9. History of the Flags of Brazil - View the seven flags that have flown over Brazil from the 16h century to the modern era.
  10. History of Brazil - Encyclopedia article features an overview of Brazil's history beginning with the country's discovery by Portuguese explorers in 1500. (MSN Encarta)
  11. Brazil Celebrates 500 Years - With the focus on history and rediscovery, from the 1999 celebration commemorated the accomplishments of Brazil.
  12. World History Archives - A collection of links about various aspects of Brazilian life and politics.
  13. 1st SPOT Brazil - Find information about Brazil, Brazilian culture and history.
  14. Latino Connect - Brazil - Search an extensive directory of resources related to Brazilian history, government, culture, economy, and entertainment. Also find travel links.
  15. StudyWeb - provides links to sites with information about Brazil.
  16. BBC Online - The Brazil interactive History Site of the British Broadcasting Company Online.
  17. History of Brazil - encyclopedia articles about the history of Brazil covering from pre-European times to the present. (Britannica)
  18. The Geography and History of Brazil - Short essay that covers the geography and history of Brazil. (About.Com)
  19. World Wide Arts Resources: Brazil - Museum collections, exhibitions, archives, and more can be accessed through this cultural gateway.
  20. Brazil's Resettlement Policy - Live! - LookSmart Live! provides links to sites that discuss Brazil's westward expansion and resettlement policies.
  21. Brazil - A Country Study - Extensive Library of Congress site on Brazil provides details of its history, economy, science and technology, government and national security.
  22. History of Brasilia 1 - A history of this extensively-planned capital city of Brazil. Find photos, a chronology of construction, historical documents, and links.
  23. History of Brasilia 2 - Learn about the Brazilian city which became the capitol in 1960. See photos of its construction, a detailed chronology, and FAQs.
  24. Brazil's History of Flight - A short paragraph on one of the important pioneers of early aviation, the Brazilian inventor and aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont.
  25. Other Questions? - A list of links to essays on controversial questions about the History of Brazil during the Colonial Period.
  26. Discovery and Settlement - This is a brief history of Brazil, from 1487 to the 1800s. Read about the Portuguese explorers, the first European settlements in Brazil, the colonial period and more.
  27. Background Notes - Brazil - US Department of State describes Brazil's political and economic systems, and overviews the last 500 years of its history.
  28. Ethnologue - Brazil - Find demographic data, and learn about the multitude of languages spoken in Brazil. Also find links to parent languages and related topics.
  29. Fernando Affonso - past president of Brazil who initiated economic programs in attempt to recuperate the country's economy.
  30. World History Compass Index: Brazil - Usually has a couple of links to information about various aspects of Brazilian history and society.
  31. CNNfn - Do a keyword search on the term Brazil to access an archive of more than 1,500 news stories on the Brazilian economy.
  32. Brazzil - Read headlines, columns and feature reports from this English language monthly magazine about Brazil.
  33. Brazil Political History - Political Reference Desk presents a short chronology of Brazilian presidents since the 40s. Also the three prime ministers of the 1960s.
  34. History of Brazil - Encyclopedia article about Brazil's past. (MSN Encarta)
  35. Fernando Affonso Collor de Mello - - Encyclopedia article on the former president of Brazil relates the series of events that led up to his resignation from the presidency in 1992. (MSN Encarta)
  36. Information Please - Brazil - View current economic indicators, and read an short overview of Brazilian history since the Portuguese colonization. Also find a government profile.
  37. Juscelino Kubitschek - A brief biography of the President of Brazil from 1956 to 1961, best known for building the country's modern capital of Brasilia. (MSN Encarta)
  38. Interknowledge - Brazil History - A travel company provides a brief overview of Brazilian history that spans five centuries. Learn about the Portuguese colonization.
  39. Georgetown University Political Database: Brazil - Search this archive of primary documents and resources. Find the Brazilian Constitution and overviews of the different government branches.
  40. Pedralvrez Cabral - Learn about this Portuguese navigator who located Brazil and the Cape Verde Islands in 1500. (Catholic Encyclopedia)
  41. Renato de Brasilian Almeida (1921-1980) - Learn about this Brazilian painter as you read his bibliography, see photos, and a gallery of his paintings.
  42. Hans Staden - Discover the captivity of this German sailor in Brazil by the Tupinamba Indians in 1552. Hans escaped from the cannibals and published his adventures in his journal. (Athena Review)
  43. Claudio Villas-Boas - Claudio suffered 250 bouts of malaria during his 40 years spend living with the native Indians in the forests of Brazil.
  44. Bartolomeu Dias- Learn about this mysterious Portuguese Navigator, who was part hero and part pirate. He explored Africa and Brazil, and discovered Spencer Bay.
  45. John VI - Chronicles the reign of the King of Portugal who fled to Brazil during the Napoleonic Wars, later to return to a democratic homeland. (MSN Encarta)
  46. Latin American Network Information Center: Brazil - Comprehensive collection of Brazilian resources covers such topics as geography, government, health, news, economics, and culture.
  47. Afro-Caribbean Deities - Dictionary features entries detailing the Yoruban pantheon transplanted to Brazil via the slave trade. Includes notes on the differences.
  48. Proyecto Desaparecidos - "Project Disappeared" is an online memorial to the political victims who have disappeared in Latin American Countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Occidental Sahara.
  49. Pedro I - Brief chronicles of the reign of the Emperor of Brazil who declared the country's independence in 1822 and abdicated the throne in 1831. (MSN Encarta)
  50. Phrases - Short English-Portuguese dictionary of commonly used Brazilian phrases.
  51. Washington Post: Brazil Page - A page dedicated to Brazilian news and articles.
  52. Brazilian Jewish Communities - A page about the history of the Jews in Brazil and their history. Jewish architects are responsible for much of the modern architecture in Brazil.
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