Easter: The Paschal Lamb

The Apocalypse
Many viewers spend the series trying to discover the virus’s origin, but Robert Kirkman, the creator, made it clear: it doesn’t matter. The focus is on humans — how people behave when society disappears, when there are no laws, comfort, or security. The virus is just a catalyst that reveals who people really are.
The Infection
The famous reveal that anyone..know more

The Rossio Statue
Although everyone believes the statue represents D. Pedro IV, there is a myth that it was repurposed from another historical figure.
To prevent anyone from noticing, it was placed at the top of the column, out of public view.
This shows how urban legends can arise from seemingly small historical details.
Lisbon
Some buildings in the city date..know more

1. A universe built by players
Since 2006, Roblox has allowed anyone to create and play unique worlds. Thousands of games are made by the community, from epic adventures to wacky simulations.
2. A billion-dollar community
Some creators have earned millions from their games, turning fun into a business. Roblox’s economy is real and very active.
3. Engaging events
Constant..know more

Lisbon is not just built above ground. Over more than two thousand years, different civilizations have constructed underground structures that remain hidden to this day.
Origin of the tunnels
Romans: drainage galleries, aqueducts, and sewers.
Islamic period: passages used for escape and supply.
Middle Ages: corridors under convents, churches, and palaces.
Purpose
Escape..know more

Eleven was almost a boy
In the early drafts by the Duffer Brothers, the main character was written as a different gender. By changing Eleven into a girl, the series gained a stronger emotional layer: apparent fragility versus extreme power, as well as themes of motherhood, friendship, and identity.
The Upside Down came before the story
Unlike the usual process, the creators..know more

Virginia Hall (1906–1982) was an American agent during World War II who defied every stereotype. A woman, a foreigner, and with a prosthetic leg — which she nicknamed “Cuthbert” — she embodied everything the Nazis underestimated. Even so, she became the most dangerous agent in occupied France.
Who she was
• American, former diplomatic service candidate
• Lost part of her leg in an accident
•..know more

Beer Was Safer Than Water
In the Middle Ages, water was often contaminated, while boiling beer wort killed bacteria.
Children and adults drank “small beer” daily as a safe and nutritious beverage.
This shows how beer was an essential part of the diet and public health at the time.
The Monks
During Lent, monks brewed strong and nutritious beers.
The drink..know more

The custom of saying “cheers” while clinking glasses and drinks is an ancient tradition that blends history, superstition, and social symbolism. This gesture is common at celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, and important achievements.
Origin of clinking glasses
The habit originated in medieval Europe, when people believed that the sound of glasses helped to:
Ward off evil..know more

Juan Pujol García (1912–1988), codename Garbo, was the spy who fooled Hitler on his own. He created a fictional network of 27 agents that never existed, sending detailed reports with deliberately human errors. His cunning changed the course of the war.
Who he was
• Spanish, ordinary childhood
• Initially uninterested in politics
• Offered his services to the British and then deceived..know more