Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Portugal
Travel site webpage with beautiful photographs and information on the history of Portugal. Also includes information on the country's demographics, culture, and geography.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Jewish History Sourcebook: Expulsion From Spain
This site from the Fordham University gives a detailed and accurate picture of the expulsion and its immediate consequences for Spanish Jewry. It was written in Hebrew by an Italian Jew in April or May, 1495.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Chronicles of the Incas, 1540
This site from Fordham University "provides quite a lot of information about the Incan economy--a redistributive typical of all early civilizations."
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: History of Brazil
This site from Geographia.com covers the history of Brazil from the arrival of the Portuguese to the present. Specific explorers are mentioned and information is given on independence from colonization.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Learn Portuguese
Discover the Portuguese language native to Portugal. Study common phrases and vocabulary then challenge recognition and understanding with online games.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Portugal
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Portugal, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Museum With No Frontiers: Exhibition Trails
Take a virtual visit to eleven different Islamic Art in the Mediterranean Exhibition Trails. Discover artifacts, monuments, and archaeological sites in their natural environment.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of Portugal
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral A.J. Sarmento, the Portuguese military representative to NATO.
University of Calgary
European Voyages of Exploration: Henry the Navigator
This site provides a well-written account of Prince Henry's adventurous personality that led him to become one of Portugal's most famous explorers. Discusses the economic benefits of Portugal's exploration and trade. Note: This tutorial...
University of Calgary
European Voyages of Exploration: Portugal
This site provides an in-depth historical detail on the rise of Portuguese trade and exploration. Special attention is given to the history of the Portuguese monarchy and the conditions that led to the nation's rise in power. Further...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: European Maritime Superiority
Read this site from the University of Calgary to learn why the Europeans dominated maritime trade and war during the 1500s. Make sure to use the arrow bottom at the button to read more.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Angola
Learn some history of Angola then click on links to facts about geography, symbols, flags, tourism, and much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Portugal
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Southwestern European nation of Portugal, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Portuguese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Portuguese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Portugal
BBC News features an interesting account of the European country of Portugal in the Iberian Peninsula. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to...
A&E Television
History.com: How Portugal's Seafaring Expertise Launched the Age of Exploration
In the 15th century, a small kingdom with a population of approximately 1 million launched the era of maritime exploration that would transform the world. Portugal turned to the boundless Atlantic Ocean as its only outlet to the wider...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Portugal: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Portugal in southwestern Europe.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si Spain: The Discovery of America
This resource describes the political events that preceded the Spanish to support efforts by Christopher Columbus to head west across the Atlantic.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portuguese Exploration Along the Northeast Coast of North America
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives a history of the Portuguese explorations of North America. The information is fairly brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Portugal
Resource examines Portugal's involvement in NATO's stabilization force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Africa the Search for Gold and Slaves
Historical background of the reasons for European exploration of Africa. Tutorial Links to further European trade and exploration.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Portugal
This site displays a picture and description of the flag of Portugal. It also includes links to governmental and military flags of Portugal, and Portugal's Coat of Arms and its history.