The Myth of Carnival
As legend goes, once upon a time there were two blocos (carnival street [...]
Understanding Rio
On the Origin of ‘Favela’
‘Please be careful when you open the overhead luggage after [...]
Squatter’s Rights: The Basics
Since the era of Henry I in England, societies have understood that [...]
Solidarity vs. Individualism: The Power of Mutirão
Clique aqui para Português I have always been amazed by solidarity! To [...]
A Fresh View of Asa Branca
The favela of Asa Branca is one of the communities in the Barra da Tijuca [...]