King Stefan and Queen Leah

In the classic Sleeping Beauty (1959), King Hubert stands out as one of the most likeable and optimistic characters in the story. Father of Prince Philip, he has always wanted to unite his kingdom with King Stefan through the marriage of his children, Philip and Aurora. Since the heirs' childhood, Hubert has nurtured the hope of a peaceful ..know more

Disney's version has many variations on the original story, published in 1837. For example, the sea witch is a marginal character in the book - she has no name. In the cartoon, she is known as Ursula, with visual characteristics inspired by the famous drag queen and actress Divine. Another variation is that the ending is different: in the tale, the mermaid disappears and turns into an ethereal spirit, ..know more

Released on November 13, 1991, Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney's most iconic films. It was the first animated feature film nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. It also won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and the Annie Award, cementing the golden age of Disney animation.
The story takes place in a French village, where Belle, an intelligent and dreamy ..know more

The movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) was a huge success at the box office and, when adjusted for inflation, is still one of the most successful films of all time. The film was released again in 1944, 1952, 1958, 1967, 1975, 1983 and 1993. The names of the seven dwarfs are Dopey, Zangado, Feliz, Soneca, Dengoso, Atchim and Mestre, and they were based on distinct ..know more

Approximately 309 women were auditioned for the role of Cinderella, but it was Ilene Woods who was chosen by Walt Disney after he heard demo songs performed by her. She had no idea she was being tested until Walt hired her. She recorded the songs at the request of some of her songwriting friends, who sent them to Walt without informing her. ..know more

Did you know that the world map we learned about in school does not represent the real size of the continents? The explanation lies in the Mercator Projection, a model created in the 16th century by the cartographer Gerardus Mercator to facilitate maritime navigation. However, this projection distorts the size of countries, enlarging the regions near the ..know more

In some parts of the world, winter brings a surprising phenomenon: the Sun simply does not rise for weeks or even months. This phenomenon occurs in the Arctic and Antarctic polar circles, where the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the Sun to remain below the horizon for part of the year. This period of prolonged darkness is called the polar night.
Cities such as Tromso in Norway and Barrow (Utqiaġvik) ..know more

The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is an anime-style animated film directed by Kenji Kamiyama, released in December 2024. The plot is set 183 years before the events of the original trilogy, exploring the story of King Helm Hammerhand of Rohan and the events that led to the construction of Helm's Deep. The narrative is enriched by the participation of Miranda Otto, who returns as Éowyn, ..know more

Sports have been with humanity since ancient times. Records indicate that ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Sumerians, already practiced physical activities for leisure and military training. In Ancient Greece, the Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC, consolidated sports competition, highlighting events such as running and wrestling. With the fall of the Roman Empire, sports lost ground, ..know more

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3, titled "Deep Sleep", has finally been released, bringing a new and chilling journey into the dark universe of the Playtime Co. toy factory.
This time, players are taken to an underground orphanage known as The Daycare, an abandoned place full of disturbing mysteries. New challenges, complex puzzles and terrifying creatures await those who venture through the dark ..know more

Brazil's choice of a road transport model instead of a rail one has historical and political roots. During the 20th century, especially during the government of Juscelino Kubitschek (1956-1961), there was a great incentive for industrialization and the expansion of the road network, in line with the growth of the automobile industry. Companies such as Ford and General Motors pushed for investments ..know more

Sanfona Sentida is one of the most emblematic musics of Dominguinhos, one of the two greatest sanfoneiros do Brasil. Released in 1980, the song reflects all of Dominguinhos' mastery, which was innovated and lined with a unique mix of softness and complexity. Dominguinhos, who was a disciple of Luiz Gonzaga, is recognized for his unparalleled skill in music and his ability to play with a sensitivity ..know more

Amerigo Vespucci (1454–1512) was an Italian navigator and explorer whose voyages to the New World helped redefine the geographical understanding of the time. Unlike Christopher Columbus, who believed he had reached Asia, Vespucci realized that the lands he had discovered were in fact a continent unknown to Europeans. His expeditions between 1499 and 1502 were crucial to this revelation.
In ..know more

The Mercator Projection, one of the most widely used maps in the world, is not only a cartographic tool, but also carries a strong geopolitical meaning. Created in the 16th century by cartographer Gerardus Mercator to aid navigation, this projection preserves angles and directions, but distorts the real size of countries and continents. Regions close to the poles, such as Europe and North America, ..know more

premiered in December 2024, exactly 30 years after the release of the 1994 animated classic. Directed by Barry Jenkins, winner of the Oscar for "Moonlight", the film explores the origins of Mufasa, revealing his journey from an orphaned cub to king of the Pride Lands. The narrative also delves into the complex relationship between Mufasa and his brother, Scar, providing context for the rivalry that ..know more