Portugal Decorates Homes in Yellow
Yellow broom is hung on doors and gates on May 1st in an ancient tradition in central Portugal that, some say, guards against hunger.
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- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
Fantastic House in Portugal
Villagers in Fiais da Beira treasure the imposing Casa do Vale das Lajes, Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal
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- Sep 30, 2018
- 1 min
Portugal Carnival Was Jumping
The "Carnaval" parade in Canas de Senhorim, Nelas, Portugal was two hours of elaborate floats and costumed dancers, accompanied by...
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- Sep 25, 2018
- 1 min
Portugal's Unique Palheiras
Atop a granite massif stands the one-of-a-kind Palheiras, which are dozens of granite buildings in Fiais da Beira, Oliveira do Hospital,...
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Sep 19, 2018
- 1 min
Explore Ancient Tombs in Portugal
Dolmen da Orca, a tomb and one of the nine sites on the Azenha/Fiais Pre-Historical Route near Oliveira do Hospital in central Portugal...
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- Sep 12, 2018
- 1 min
Roman Bridge in Wild Portugal
Ponte de Romano connects an austere wildness near Andorinha in central Portugal. #Portugal
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Sep 9, 2018
- 1 min
Portugal Skewers Spain
Reenactment of a successful medieval battle against the Spanish in Santar near Viseu in central Portugal
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Sep 9, 2018
- 1 min
Portugal's National Forest of Buçaco
The steps of Fonte Fria in the National Forest of Buçaco, near Coimbra, Portugal
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Aug 29, 2018
- 1 min
Fantastic Sculpture in Portugal
Hewn out of granite outcrop, a Senhora da Estrela stands 8 metres, or 26 feet, high near the summit of the Estrela mountains in the...
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Aug 17, 2018
- 1 min
Aretha Stayed the Course
Aretha Franklin has passed at the age of 76. I feel such a profound loss. Yes, she was a tremendous singer. Yes, she was a consummate...
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@ Cynthia Adina Kirkwood
- Aug 9, 2018
- 1 min
O Rio: um filme de Luís Antero e Tiago Cerveira (11:03)
Listen to the sounds of the Rio Alvoco da Serra-Ponte das 3 Entradas. 32km. #LuisAntero #TiagoCerveira
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Aug 5, 2018
- 1 min
Sound, Noise, or Music?
Please watch this 32-minute video, “Soundwalkers.” Filmmaker Raquel Castro attempts to answer the question. Castro, born in Viseu,...
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Jul 31, 2018
- 1 min
What Is This Word?
It's on a billboard hiding hotel construction in Nice, France.
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Jul 16, 2018
- 1 min
Old Technique, New Design
Burel wool factory puts a new spin on traditional in its blankets, clothes and home design. Discover It in Portugal, Serra da Estrela,...
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- Jul 7, 2018
- 1 min
Kirkwood Reads in London
Cynthia Adina Kirkwood reads from her novel, Turn On, Tune Out, in London at Travelling Through Bookstore and Cafe.
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- Jun 24, 2018
- 4 min
"Black Beatles'" Wide Appeal
Dressed in a baseball uniform, William King cavorted with some of his buddies before 4,000 screaming concertgoers in the Greek Theater on...
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- Jun 21, 2018
- 10 min
Black Man Stands Ground
Despite night-time telephone intruders “calling me all kinds of niggers,” Ernest S. McBride refused to compromise. He endured the names...
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- May 30, 2018
- 1 min
London Calling
I am reading from my novel, Turn On, Tune Out, at this London bookshop on Friday! Please stop in if you're in the area. #novelLondon
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@ CYNTHIA ADINA KIRKWOOD
- May 25, 2018
- 1 min
Heaven Scent
The scent of orange blossoms is so alluring. I just want to be near my orange tree. It’s heavenly! #orangeblossom
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