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My Name is Brazil

My Name is Brazil

By Hadiel Bahia

Podcast aimed at divulging Brazil, its culture, politics, economy, geography, sports and other subjects, to foreigners interested in visiting or getting to know the country better.
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My Name is Brazil_Episode 1_Welcome

My Name is BrazilSep 07, 2021

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#7 - Expansion

#7 - Expansion

In this episode we talked about Brazilian territorial expansion, which took place from the 16th century onwards, and the changes triggered by the march to the west.

We also talked about the current territorial dimensions of Brazil and its geopolitical characteristics.

Apr 10, 202206:11
#6 - Slavery

#6 - Slavery

In this episode we talked about the process, the practice of slavery in Brazil and the slave trade practiced by European colonists to exploit their colonies.

We will also talk about the emergence of capoeira and the African influence on Brazilian culture.

Dec 11, 202108:37
#5 - Bankers

#5 - Bankers

In this episode we talked about Dutch funding for the sugar enterprise in the Brazilian colonial system and the migration of the Jewish community from Brazil to the United States.

Nov 15, 202109:34
#4 - Sugar

#4 - Sugar

In this episode we talked about the first Brazilian economic cycle, based on sugarcane cultivation, developed in the Northeast. 

We also talked about caipirinha, brazilian famous drink, and about the use of sugarcane  as a raw material for the production of ethanol.

Oct 27, 202106:58
#3 - Invasions

#3 - Invasions

Today we are going to talk about the first invasions of European nations to the Portuguese colony in Brazil, and the legacy these nations left in Brazilian history.

Oct 08, 202106:44
#2 - Colony

#2 - Colony

In this episode we talked about the initial model of administration in Brazil during the colonial period. We also talked a little bit about the first towns and cities that were founded, and about Portuguese immigration to Brazil.

Sep 20, 202106:09
My Name is Brazil_Episode 1_Welcome

My Name is Brazil_Episode 1_Welcome

In this episode we welcomed listeners, talked about general knowledge and explained how the name Brazil came about

Sep 07, 202104:49