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Café História is a Brazilian platform dedicated to the public dissemination of historical knowledge. Since 2008, it has brought together historians, researchers, students, and history enthusiasts through accessible, well-researched content that connects the past to present-day issues. With articles, interviews, opinion pieces, and educational resources, Café História seeks to promote critical thinking and foster a more in-depth understanding of history beyond academic circles. On this page, you’ll find a selection of our content available in English. Welcome!

A historic photo taken by the Brazilian photographer Evandro Teixeira.

3 Essential Books on Brazil’s Military Dictatorship

The Brazil’s Military Dictatorship (1964–1985) was a period of authoritarian rule marked by political repression, censorship, and human rights violations. Here are three book suggestions to help you learn more about this dark period.
3 de março de 2025

Who is afraid of Gramsci?

Contrary to what extreme right-wing sectors have spread, Antonio Gramsci’s thinking is not a Machiavellian domination of culture and politics. When Gramsci speaks of hegemony, he is describing the functioning of politics in our time.
6 de dezembro de 2023