My Name is Brazil
By Hadiel Bahia
My Name is BrazilSep 07, 2021
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
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