Avicenna (Abu ‘Al? al-Husayn ibn ‘Abd All?h ibn S?n?) was a Muslim philosopher, scientist and physician who was born in Afshana near Bukhara, now Uzbekistan, in 980, during the Persian Samanid dynasty.
published September 6th, 2013
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The International Year of Statistics (Statistics2013) is a global initiative, now encompassing more than 1400 participating organizations from 108 countries, which aims to celebrate and recognize the powerful contributions of statistical science to the lives of each one of us, on our everyday chores.
published July 21st, 2013
Meandering along more or less complex historical paths, embodying centuries of experiences, Portuguese cathedrals are closely tied to the very origins of the territorial logic and strategies of cities.
published June 23rd, 2013
published June 9th, 2013
2013 marks the five hundred years of the direct relationship of cooperation and friendship between Portugal and China.
published May 24th, 2013
Portuguese Post issues a stamp issue commemorating the most prominent figures in their history and culture.
Source: WOPA
published April 26th, 2013
Alentejo Our trip through the country now takes us to the Alentejo, where our view extends over the endless expanses of cork and holm oaks: the “montado” without which the Alentejo pig would not exist. Its rustic nature allows it to survive in extreme weather conditions, while in the mountain range its meat gains flavour from the Acorn. This is the raw material that is the basis of the undisputed quality of the blood sausages, bagged sausages and smoked hams of the Alentejo.
published April 11th, 2013
They share the birth year and a masterful talent that catapulted them to the forefront of the history of music. There is no record of them ever having crossed in life. But they were companions in time and brilliant artists in a romantic Europe shaken by major social and political upheavals.
published February 1st, 2013
The Postal Union of the Americas, Spain and Portugal (UPAEP) is an organization that aims at integrating its member countries regarding postal issues and modernization of services. Every year the Postal Administrations of this organization issue a stamp with a common theme. This year the issue is dedicated to Myths and Legends.
published December 3rd, 2012
Over time, Engineering and Engineers have played a role of stimulating progress, of projects leading to innovation, from engines to the development of society and the economy, breaking many barriers, many of which were natural ones, in order to advance humanity.
published November 24th, 2012
In the year that celebrates the consecration of Fado as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this philatelic issue pays tribute to this Living Tradition that we have shared with the world through the art of different generations of creators.
published October 27th, 2012