Getting to Know Historic Rio

If when you read the question above the answer was YES, then this video, as well as the series of videos entitled Places in Rio, is exactly for you. Here, I'm gonna show you that yes, it is perfectly possible and safe to visit Rio. Even if you decide to come without depending on a tour guide. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here's the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

These are the exact words said by D.João the sixth when he was proclaimed King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarve. And not to worry, this is just a preview of the video that I will upload soon speaking all about the actual proclamation. STAY TUNED! And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

The French Mission, that came before this one and which I've already posted a video about, was an artistic one. However the Austrian mission, which is the theme of this video, was truly a scientific mission. Once again, Rio and Brazil were able to grow culturally, but this time also in regards to the natural sciences. Not to mention that they came along with a very beloved woman who later played a very important role in the history of Rio and Brazil; then an archduchess of Austria and soon to be Princess of Brazil and the future first empress of the empire of Brazil; Leopoldine. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

What I'm going to show you in this video is just one of the many good things that D.João VI did for Rio and Brazil when he was here along with the portuguese court. And no, the enlightening in this case had nothing to do with electric lighting, it had to do with making Rio a more cultured city by bringing FRENCH artists over here. Remember when I repeatedly said that our view of the French has changed a lot along the centuries? Well, this was one of the changes, dare I say it, it was the starting point of anything french being seen as elegant and refined. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

And the month of June is finally upon us, the month in which Brazilians celebrate Valentine's day, because here Saint Valentine means nothing, it's Saint Anthony who is responsible for uniting couples. So what better time to talk about a very famous wedding in the history of Brazil, the wedding of emperor D.Pedro II and empress Tereza Cristina. And yes, it was 100% a Tinderlike wedding, he fell in love with her portrait. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here's the think of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Ever wondered why Rio has a North Zone and a South Zone? Also, you may be wondering why is it that in the thumbnail of this video is says "divorce". That, my friends, is because the growth of the city of Rio beyond what nowadays is the downtown area, was precisely the result of the separation (not divorce because it wasn't an option in this case) of D.João the sixth and D.Carlota Joaquina. And they literally moved to opposite sides OF THE CITY. This is precisely what I'm gonna talk about in this very video. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here's the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Imagine that you were recently crowned King or Queen of a european country, you are unprepared to occupy this position but you're occupying it nonetheless because your older brother, who was properly prepared, DIED OF SMALLPOX. As if all this weren't enough, in a country not far from your own, the King and Queen, as well as several other members of the clergy and nobility have been killed. And on top of that, a soldier has come to power, ordered his troops to invade the country next to yours and threatens to invade your own. Unless of course you break all diplomatic relations with a country which your country depends on economically and without which you wouldn't be anywhere near the throne right now. In fact without this country's help, your country would now be in the hands of foreigners. Believe or not, this is actually a rather unique part of the history of Rio and Brazil and it is precisely what I'm going to talk about in this very video. So if you're curious to know who are the people and countries I mentioned in the intro, watch the video and I'll tell you all about it. And as usual, for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here's the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

So I mentioned in the video about Tiradentes that he was hung, drawn and quartered for having plotted the very first attempt at turning Brazil into and independent republic. But on purpose, I saved the actual explanation of how such a rebellion happened in the first place for this very video. So think of this as the part of the story which happened before his arrest and execution. All to think that, much like the american revolution, all of this began because of TAXES. Btw, I know normally the videos are about things that happened in the city of Rio and showing historic sites of Rio, but on this video we're gonna have to travel further into the interior of Brazil as I show you the historic sites of Ouro Preto (then Vila Rica) which is in the state of Minas Gerais, known for actual good and wholesome meals and where the famous Brazilian cheese bread is actually from. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

I have nothing whatsoever against the French people, let me make that quite clear, but I can't very well have a channel about the History of Rio without mentioning that, at least back in colonial times, they were very much viewed as enemies. But on the other hand, can you blame us? They did try to invade Rio twice and when that didn't work, managed to take over the current state of Maranhão, in he Northeast of Brazil. Btw, can you imagine if they had succeeded and taken over? Brazil would have become a FRENCH colony and perhaps my native language (as a Brazilian born and raised) would be FRENCH AND NOT PORTUGUESE. With all that in mind, I bring you all this video speaking all about the second french invasion of Rio, which, in much the same way as the first one, pushed Rio to further develop itself, only this time by building extra fortifications. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Even though this is definitely not one of the good parts of the history of Brazil and also of world history as a whole, IT NEEDS TO BE REMEMBERED. Especially since those who don't know their history, ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT. And heaven forbid that something as terrible as slavery comes to pass ever again in any part of the world. With that in mind I bring you this video describing very hard life of those who were the lowest of the low in Brazilian colonial society: The african slaves. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Yes my friends, this is part 2 of the Making a Buck in Rio Video which I already posted. And this time, is gonna be ALL ABOUT GOLD. Did you know that already in the 18th century, Brazil, still being a portuguese colony, was having a GOLD RUSH? This is precisely what I'm going to talk about in this video. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Quoting the epic line by Nicolas Cage in the Movie National Treasure: "To being hung, drawn, and quartered" Yes, my friends, this is what happened to the main leader of the very first attempt at turning Brazil into an independent republic back in the end of the 18th century. And his figure was later resurrected by the Republican Movement, which coined him "the Martyr of Brazil's Independence (hence the title of the video) As a matter of fact, the exact date of his execution was April 21st 1792, and it is a date which is remembered to this day all over Brazil as it is an official holiday. Because of this, and because it all happened right here in the city of Rio, I bring you this video speaking in detail about the whole process of his arrest, his death sentence and his execution. NOT TO WORRY THOUGH, I have avoided showing images which would be disturbing, don't want anyone having nightmares on my account. rs And for those of you who would like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Yes my friends, exactly as the title suggests, on this video, I'm gonna talk about a topic which I believe is everyone's favorite: MAKING MONEY! However since this is a channel about the history of Rio and of Brazil, I'll be taking you through the riches of colonial Rio and Brazil. The goods that made this land be of interest to the Portuguese in the first place. And yes, at first, up until the 1530s to be more exact, they far more interested and the goods mentioned here than in actually settling and populating Brazil. And as usual, for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

So folks, on this video, I'm gonna talk about THE OTHERS. Those people who, back in colonial Rio, prayed not to be persecuted by the Roman Catholic Church. Yes, unfortunately, such things also took place down here, especially after the Iberian Union when technically Brazil became a Spanish colony for a while, but also before that. Furthermore, specifically in the case of Brazil, the very first settlements were built precisely by one of these persecuted peoples who were sent here as punishment by the Portuguese Crown in the early 1500s. Curious? Well, check out the video and you'll find out. And here is the link of my website for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/ P.S.: If anyone who happens to watch this video belongs to any of the ethnic groups mentioned (I belong to one of them myself) I hope you will like the content as it is with great respect and admiration that I prepared this video.

Let us pray. Appropriate that I start the description of this video by saying this since on this video I'm gonna talk about religious worship in colonial Rio, or better yet about the structure of the church back then. So our virtual tour today will be yes going in an out of historic churches. So this time I'd suggest grabbing your rosaries because we've got a lot of praying to do. And for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

And the other problem with pervaded the city of Rio in it's beginning was of course a plethora of several different illnesses which took over the city every summer. Yes my friends, in this video we're gonna talk about how did people manage disease back in colonial Rio, you think that things were bad with a certain flu in 2020? Think again. And here is the link of my website in case any of you would like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

After founding a city (not forgetting to guard it against invaders and fight off the invaders) and beginning to build the city, that's sure gonna work up a thirst, right? So not a moment to soon, I bring you this video speaking precisely about how one of the two main issues pervading the city in it's beginnings; the distribution of drinking water, was dealt with. And here is the link for my company's website for those of you who would like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Tomorrow is March 8th, AKA international Women's day, so what could be more appropriate then a video speaking precisely about this. Except here, I'm bring you a few VERY REAL STORIES about truly empowered women which, back in colonial Brazil, were able to, through their own efforts free themselves from slavery by buying there own freedom and furthermore, were even able to acquire properties of there own which their daughters (in some cases) inherited. Yes folks, this was actually possible as far back as the 18th century. And for those of you who would like to book a tour with me, here is the link of my website: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Now that we've already unravelled how the city of Rio was founded (if you haven't watched that video yet you can click on the link below: ) https://rumble.com/v28yccq-founding-rio.html It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to BUILDING! Yes, on this video I'm gonna tell you all about how Rio first started developing as a city and how the part of the city where Rio was founded was actually NOT the part of the city in which Riio actually began it's urban development. And furthermore, the part of the city where Rio actually started developing as a city DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE. So come with me as we unravel all of this in this very video. And as usual, here is the link of my website for those of you who'd like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Imagine carnaval in Rio without samba. Also, no street carnaval parade groups (blocos), no carnival marches, and of course, no Sambadrome. Instead, imagine something like hell week in college; everyone in the streets and even in family homes throwing things at each other, from raw eggs, to flower to water, or even all of these combined and sometimes EVEN URINE. This was carnaval in Rio back in colonial times and since this video is premiering the day before ash Wednesday, what more appropriate topic then this? So prepare your costume of choice and let's party hard because it's time for carnaval, colonial style. And here is the link of my website in case any of you would like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Another very important part about any city's history, is how it began, or how it was founded. So, with this in mind, I give you this video explaining all about the foundation of the wonderful city, also known as Rio de Janeiro. And here is the link of my website in case any of you would like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Yes amigos! On this video, I'm gonna talk about none other than the very much loved Disney character, who was first introduced in the movie Saludos Amigos in 1943 and was part of a good neighbours policy between the U.S. and Brazil. Oh, and here's the link of my website in case any of y'all wanna book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Ah the Copacabana beach...with it's lovely mosaic sidewalks with drawings of waves...so "unique"...or is it really? I don't think I don't know that when you imagine coming to Rio, this is the very first thing that pops into your heads. rs So, for this very reason, I made this video speaking all about the history behind the world famous mosaic sidewalks of Rio. Spoiler alert: COPACABANA ISN'T THE ONLY PLACE IN RIO OR IN THE WORLD THAT HAS THEM AND NOT ALL OF THEM HAVE WAVE DESIGNS. ;) Oh, and here is the link of my website for those of you who would like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

"You have a library?" "Oh Yes! Indeed! One that used to be IN THE CATACOMBS OF A HOSPITAL!" Yes, the story of Rio's National Library began precisely like this and this is exactly what I'm gonna tell you about on this very video. And here is the link of my website for those of you who would like to book a tour with me: https://www.turismohistoricocarioques.com.br/en-us/

Hello everyone! If we're going to talk about Rio's History, why not start by talking about a saint which is not only the patron saint of the city but also whose day of worship is January 20th and is an official holiday but only in the city of Rio. Not to mention that the very name of this saint is also synonymous with the full name of the city of Rio.