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Dive into the sweeping urban history of a muddy colonial outpost that fought to become a dazzling cultural epicenter. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you straight to the bustling shores of the Rio de la Plata. Let the evocative clash of empires and the birth of...

Economista e autor dos best-sellers Autoengano e O valor do amanhã, Eduardo Giannetti aborda com inteligência e originalidade o tema da identidade brasileira. Eduardo Giannetti é conhecido por tratar de temas éticos e econômicos com clareza e precisão. A argumentação rigorosa e o texto...

The Falklands War was one of the strangest in British history - 28,000 men sent to fight for a tiny relic of empire 8,000 miles from home. At the time, many Britons saw it as a tragic absurdity, but the British victory confirmed the quality of British arms and boosted the political fortunes of the Conservative government.

这部沉浸式拉美叙事史将带你穿梭于安第斯山脉的失落黄金国与硝烟弥漫的独立战争之间，见证一个分裂的国度如何在无尽的纷争与暴力中顽强寻求重生。跟随那些在丛林与街头挣扎求生的普通人脚步，你将亲历一场跨越五百...

Um lugar ermo, distante e de difícil acesso abrigou de churrascos para agentes da repressão a sessões de tiro ao alvo com presos políticos...

Uma fazenda cercada de mato com conexões com o Comando da 10ª Região Militar foi o endereço de interrogatórios e torturas nos arredores de Fortaleza...

"Rio sem Lei", de Hudson Corrêa e Diana Brito, publicado pela Geração Editorial e já nas livrarias, é um trabalho de seis anos de investigação jornalística que relata o surgimento de uma nova facção criminosa...

The explosive story of the illegal gold trade from South America, and the three Miami businessmen who got rich on itIn March of 2017, a team of FBI agents arrested Juan Granda, Samer Barrage, and Renato Rodriguez, or as they called themselves, "the three amigos." The trio--first identified...

In this compelling new book, relying on original reporting from the most dangerous corners of Rio to the halls of power in Washington, DC, Dave Zirin examines how sports and politics are colliding in remarkable fashion in Brazil, opening up an international conversation on the culture, economics, and politics of sports.

A new history of the Renaissance's greatest feat of exploration: Sir Walter Ralegh's search for the legendary city of El Dorado, by New York Times bestselling author David Gibbins. In 1594, English adventurer Sir Walter Ralegh heard the story of a lost city in South America from a Spanish...

Um prostíbulo nos arredores de São Paulo tornou-se o centro de execuções do regime militar no governo Geisel, incorporando torturas com fogo e injeções letais...

Agosto de 1942: o Brasil declara guerra ao Eixo. O estopim: o ataque a vários navios mercantes e de passageiros brasileiros no litoral do Nordeste por uma ofensiva naval nazista, provocando a morte de centenas de inocentes. Por que os nazistas afundaram navios desarmados de um país...

Read the international sensation already translated into 9 languages! A Brazilian journalists investigation unearths the story of a network of people responsible for hiding "The Angel of Death," the infamous Nazi doctor who fled to South America and escaped justice for over thirty years. Josef...

In this "remarkable" true story, an Amazonian tribe is forced to reconcile with Westerners entering their territory and running an illegal diamond mine (Douglas Preston). Growing up in a remote corner of the world’s largest rainforest, Pio, Maria, and Oita witnessed the first highway pierced...

Uncover the turbulent history of indigenous rebellion and Andean empires in this epic journey across South America. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative transports you from windswept altiplanos to dense lowland forests. Witness how a rugged, landlocked territory became a...

Explore deep ecological history to uncover the turbulent past and urgent fight for our planet's greatest rainforest. Perfect for an educational commute or mindful listening, this atmospheric narrative plunges you into a vast living ecosystem where trees summon their own rain and ancient waters...

Escape into this gripping narrative history of how a rugged peak became a global spiritual icon. Picture ambitious engineers clinging to scaffolding in the clouds as you embark on an awe-inspiring armchair travel experience. Whether you are planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro or unwinding after a...

Explore a dramatic Latin American history defined by geographic extremes and fierce political revolution. Perfect for a stimulating daily commute, this immersive audio journey transports listeners to a fragile strip of earth pressed between the Pacific Ocean and the towering Andes. Witness how...

Uncover the turbulent Latin American history of imperial conquest and indigenous resistance that shaped a nation. From the soaring peaks of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon, geography and human endurance collide in a dramatic saga of survival. Witness a vibrant mosaic of cultures fighting...

Uncover the vibrant history and fierce urban conflicts of Brazil's legendary coastal city in this evocative narrative. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel preparation, this gritty saga transforms a stunning tropical landscape into a real-world battlefield of wealth, empire, and...