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The Legend of Roderick, the Visigothic King, and Florinda
This legend hails from the time of the Muslim invasions of the Iberian Peninsula. It speaks of the beautiful Florinda, the daughter of the governor of Ceuta, the visigothic king Roderick and presents a unique view of the muslim invasions
Legends
The baker of ALjubarrota
The story of a brave woman who single-handedly defeated a group of spanish soldiers. A legend from the time of the Battle of Aljubarrota
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Pedro and Inês
Often called the portuguese real-life "Romeo and Juliet". Their romance inspired numerous poems and fired the immagination of a nation
Love Stories
Joana and João
The little known story of the parents of the infamous King Sebastião, who mysteriously disappeared during the Battle of Álcacer Quibir. Prince João Manuel and Princess Joana of Austria, made the best of their
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