The legendary interpreter
Question: how influential was Jesuit priest, traveller, trader, linguist and diplomat João Rodrigues ‘Tçuzu’ in the late 16th and early 17th centuries? Answer: extremely.
Pirates of the Pearl
Did you know pirates once roamed the high seas around Macao? The organisers of a new piracy exhibition in the city did – and they answer buccaneering questions in this Q&A.
Untouchable history
A journey into Macao’s ‘intangible’ heritage, which covers old stories, religious processions, customs and even the city’s unique gastronomy.
Claims to fame
Macao has been home to many people who were once – or still are – considered famous. We delve into the history of nine of the most notable inhabitants.
Fortress Macao
Whether still here to visit or lost completely to time, the forts of Macao are the strongholds of many stories. These vital defences once protected the city and its people over more than 400 years.
History in the making
Unprecedented economic growth. Increasing numbers of tourists. A new-look city with a more affluent population. Macao has transformed over the past 20 years. We look back at what’s changed in the SAR since its birth on 20 December, 1999.
Curious curations
Macao is home to more than 30 museums – but only a handful are so far off the beaten track, they deserve attention. We've curated a list of eight which offer unique glimpses into the past.
The lost civilisation
Learn more about the once forgotten Western Xia region of China through its culture, art, architecture and history.
The golden grandfather of Macao
To coincide with the launch of a new biography written by his grandson, we look at the life and times of Pedro José Lobo.