The Vale de Milhaços Gunpowder Factory The installation of the Vale de Milhaços Gunpowder Factory – Black Powder Circuit dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1897, an accident at a previous black powder production plant…
The Easter Bible Story
The Easter Biblke Story Discover the complete Bible story of Easter, including the Last Supper, Judas’ Betrayal, the Crucifixion of Jesus, and Jesus’ Resurrection. Read The Easter Story
Story of Fernão Ferro
History of Fernão Ferro The origins of this place are not precisely known. It’s up to popular imagination to come up with something real. Thus, based on legend, it is said that the current parish of Fernão Ferro originated from…
Legend about the name of the village of Paio Pires
Legend about the name of the village of Paio Pires The legend that gave its name to the village of Paio Pires is located three kilometres from Seixal on the side of the old road between Cacilhas and Setúbal. Read…
A little conversation between a boy and his father
A little conversation between a boy and his father A little boy goes to his father and asks: “Daddy, how was I born?” The father answers: “Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your…
ABBA Story
ABBA Story Our English lessons usually end with a song sung by the students under the guidance of the teacher. One of the favourite songs for the end of the lesson is ‘I Have a Dream’ by ABBA. This group…
A joke to cheer people up a bit
One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river, his axe fell into the river.When he began crying, God appeared and asked him, “Why are you crying?”The woodcutter told Him that he had dropped…
History of International Woman’s Day
History of International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900’s – a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.
Always Learning
“We must always be ready to learn, even if we don’t know where we’re going to apply it, the future will take care of providing the necessary opportunities for its application.”This is well illustrated in the famous speech given at…
The Nun and the Taxi Driver (Joke)
The Nun and the Taxi Driver (Joke) A nun hailed a taxi to stop, she comes in and the taxi driver did not stop looking her. Why you look at me like that? He explained: I have something to ask…