Maria Bernardo (Pereira) Alves was born circa 1885 in Portugal. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maria Bernardo (Pereira) Alves.
Portrait photographs and paintings of our loved ones and ancestors.
Before photos we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photogr...
World War 1, the Mexican Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the Easter Rising in Ireland . . . the sinking of the Titanic and the Lusitania. Spanish flu killed well over 20 million people world wide ...
Portugal is a coastal country in southwestern Europe, bordered by Spain to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country played a significant role during the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, when explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan helped establish Portugal as a global maritime power. Portugal's empire spanned several continents, with colonies in Africa, Asia, and South America, most notably Brazil, which shows the Portuguese influence through modern times.
The country’s historical architecture, culture, and landscape, from the Douro Valley to the beaches of the Algarve, make it a popular travel destination. Portugal is also recognized for its contributions to literature, with the works of Luís de Camões, and its traditional Fado music, both reflecting the nation's cultural heritage.