"Cultura anglo-americana"
The first edition of Don Quixote
Did you know that on January 16th the Coalition Forces began the Gulf War? Events 1492 – The first grammar of the Spanish language is presented. 1581 – The English Parliament outlaws Catholicism. 1605 – The first edition of El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de [...]
Macaroni and cheese
In the USA, July 14th is National Macaroni and Cheese Day. Mac and cheese is a casserole which consists of cooked elbow macaroni and cheese sauce. A casserole, Makerouns (which consisted of cheese and pasta) was recorded in an English cookbook in the 14th century. It was made with fresh hand-cut pasta which was mixed [...]
Snowfall in Los Angeles
Events 630 – Muhammad leads an army to conquer Mecca. 1569 – First recorded lottery in England. 1759 – The first American life insurance company is incorporated. 1908 – Grand Canyon National Monument is created. 1922 – Insulin is used to treat diabetes for the first time. 1949 – The first “networked” television broadcasts take [...]
The first passenger jet
Did you know that on January 10 the United States and Vatican City established full diplomatic relations after 117 years? Events 1863 – The London Underground, the world’s oldest underground railway, opens between London Paddington station and Farringdon station. 1946 – The first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly took place. 1949 – Vinyl [...]
The first modern circus
Did you know that on January 9 the prince Pedro I of Brazil decided to stay in Brazil? Events 1768 – In London, England, Great Britain, Philip Astley stages the first modern circus. 1799 – British prime minister William Pitt the Younger introduced income tax to raise funds for the Napoleonic Wars. 1822 – The [...]
Crumb cake
Crumb cake is a German specialty. It´s traditional name is Streuselkuchen. It is made of a yeast dough covered with crumbs, which are made of sugar, fat and flour. The recipe originated in Silesia, an old province which today is located in Western Poland. This is a very common recipe in the USA and worldwide. [...]
Epiphany Day
Did you know that today is Epiphany? Events 1540 – King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves. 1838 – The first and successful test of the electrical telegraph is made. 1912 – Alfred Wegener presents his theory of continental drift for the first time. 1929 – Mother Teresa arrives in Calcutta to begin her [...]
The National Bird Day
Did you know that today is National Bird Day in the USA? Other Events 1757 – Louis XV of France survives an assassination attempt by Robert-François Damiens, the last person to be executed in France by drawing and quartering, the traditional and gruesome form of capital punishment used for regicides. 1759 – George Washington marries [...]
As 100 palavras mais usadas em inglês
Se você aprendeu as 100 palavras usadas em 50% do vocabulário inglês, seria uma boa ideia conhecer estas 100 palavras. Elas são as mais comumente utilizadas em conversação diária de inglês. faça uma busca por elas e aprenda os significados. Confira: English Version Mostrar ▼ If you have learned the 100 words that are written [...]
The first American ice-skating
Did you know that Sir Isaac Newton was born on January 4? Events 1490 – Anne of Brittany announces that all those who would ally with the king of France will be considered guilty of the crime of Lese-majesty. 1850 – The first American ice-skating club was created. 1936 – The first pop music chart [...]
