Lisbon's Dark History: A Historian Unveils the City's Nazi, Jewish, Arab, and Cursed Past

Lisbon's Hidden Histories: Exploring the City's Darker Sides

Historian Sérgio Luís de Carvalho has dedicated years to uncovering the social influence of various communities and portraying key periods in Lisbon's history. His work, focusing on the Portuguese capital, has resulted in a series of captivating books: Lisbon Nazi, Lisbon Judaica, Lisbon Arab, and Lisbon Maldita (Cursed).

These books delve into the complex and often overlooked aspects of Lisbon's past, revealing the city's connections to Nazi Germany, its Jewish heritage, its Arab influences, and its darker, more cursed moments. Carvalho's research sheds light on how these communities shaped the city's identity and the challenges they faced throughout history.

By exploring these lesser-known chapters, Carvalho aims to provide a more nuanced and complete picture of Lisbon's history, going beyond the traditional narratives and highlighting the stories that have often been silenced.