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Rio de Janeiro history
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The Statue of Christ the Redeemer: When Was It Built in Rio and Why It Still Amazes
Behind the soaring 30-meter (98-foot) figure lies a story of international collaboration, near-disaster, and meticulous craftsmanship. French engineer Heitor...
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The Last Stronghold: When Did Brazil Abolish Slavery and Why It Changed History
The question of when did Brazil abolish slavery is often misconstrued as a triumphant endpoint, but in truth, it was the culmination of a fractured process...