The term Queen is commonly used to refer to a hereditary female ruler or a wife of a ruler. However, not all female rulers or royals are called Queen. Some bear other titles, such as Princess or Duchess, depending on their rank and relation to the monarch. The titles of King, Chief and Prince are usually reserved for men. The distinction in title usage is rooted in historical and cultural norms, but some monarchies have adapted gender-neutral titles.
Each year Bloemfontein’s Catholic Portuguese celebrate their May Feast at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in St George Street. This religious festival – typically held over a weekend in May – honours Our Lady of Fátima. Rosa Maria Jardim of Bloemfontein explained that the local May Feast was originally initiated by the Portuguese community to “honour and thank the Virgin Mary for blessings received”.
Rodents, the incredibly versatile creatures, have always piqued the interest of researchers. From their digging behaviors to their senses, rodents display a variety of captivating adjustments that aid their survival in different habitats. At the core of their abilities lie the adaptations in their brains and sensory faculties which play a role in their daily existence.
National Museum Portuguese Project
Say ‘Portuguese soccer legend’ and the name of international football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo probably comes to mind. A Portuguese soccer legend he certainly is, but he is not the only one. Although fading from living memory, the name ‘Eusébio’ still causes goosebumps among supporters of the esteemed Portuguese football club Benfica. Eusébio was the Wunderkind of professional European soccer in the 1960s.
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What should a black artist do when he wanted to write a song about how much he missed Nelson Mandela, but he couldn’t because it was the 1980s and apartheid censorship was at its peak? A time when the mere mention of the Black Pimpernel would result in apartheid’s censors breaking out in a red rash and either banning your song or inviting you for a chat in a soundproof room at the top floor of John Vorster Square. Faced with these dire scenarios, musician Sello ‘Chicco’ Twala decided to create an elaborate ruse with his song lyrics, a ruse worthy of the big man, Nelson Mandela, himself.