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On the morning of November 1, 1755, Lisbon was shaken to its corefirst by one of the most powerful earthquakes in European history, then by a devastating tsunami, and finally by fires that raged through the shattered city. City of Falling Shadows transports beginners into the heart of this extraordinary disaster, offering an accessible yet emotionally rich journey through one of the defining catastrophes of the Enlightenment era.Rather than focusing solely on destruction, this inspirational narrative highlights the resilience, courage, and determination that carried Portugal through unimaginable loss. Readers will discover how ordinary citizens, leaders, and thinkers rebuilt not only a city but a national identityintroducing groundbreaking urban planning, disaster response strategies, and philosophical debates that shaped modern Europe.Through vivid storytelling supported by historical accounts, this book reveals how the quakes aftermath ignited new scientific inquiry, challenged long-held beliefs, and inspired sweeping reforms. Step into the streets where tragedy met transformation and uncover how Lisbons darkest day became a catalyst for renewal, reinvention, and enduring human strength.

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, it unleashed one of the most devastating natural disasters ever recordedobliterating cities, reshaping landscapes, and preserving a moment of Roman life with haunting clarity. Buried in Ash and Fire delivers an educational, accessible journey into the eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum, unraveling the science, history, and human stories behind the catastrophe.Ideal for general readers seeking clear, compelling insight, this narrative blends archaeological discoveries with modern volcanology to reconstruct the event hour by hour. Learn how pyroclastic surges formed, why residents were caught off guard, and how the unique conditions of the eruption created the extraordinary preservation we study today.From the routines of daily Roman life suddenly interrupted to the long-term environmental and cultural consequences of the disaster, each chapter offers an immersive yet easy-to-understand exploration of one of historys most iconic survival-and-disaster events. Step into the ash-covered streets and uncover the tragedy, resilience, and scientific revelations left behind by a volcano that changed the ancient world forever.

Descubra a História de Portugal a cada esquina.Basta sairmos de casa, darmos uns passos e logo surge uma placa toponímica num suporte de pedra, num muro ou na parede de um prédio. Os nomes das ruas fazem parte do nosso dia a dia, mas sera que sabemos a quem se referem e porque, ou que acontecimentos historicos ali ocorreram?Os nomes das ruas tem importancia falam da nossa geografia e destacam certos factos ou figuras da nossa Historia politica, militar, religiosa e social. Cada nome de rua guarda historias antigas e resulta de escolhas politicas que ainda hoje moldam a nossa memoria coletiva.Baseado numa investigaço historica, Rui Passos Rocha convida-nos a viajar pelos Largos, Travessas, Praças e Ruas de Portugal. Nesta viagem vamos encontrar muitos nomes alusivos a geografia a fontes, fauna e flora , a variados escritores, cientistas, desportistas; exaltam-se politicos, navegantes e militares de outros tempos; celebram-se umas revoluçes em detrimento de outras e, claro, no faltam ruas com a palavra Igreja e nomes de santos para todos os gostos. Nossa Senhora e o toponimo feminino mais presente em Portugal, mas as ruas com nomes de mulheres ainda so poucas, assim como as ruas dedicadas as minorias. Historias Que as Ruas Contam, mais do que um guia de curiosidades sobre toponimia, e um retrato real do pais que se le a cada esquina. Um convite para pensar no nosso passado e futuro.