Above: The exposition entitled 'African Passion' shows part of a collection of contemporary Zimbabwean sculpture from the period 1966 to 1969.
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1 to 7 show views from the 'African Passion' exhibit, a collection of Zimbabwean sculpture from 1966 to 1969.
8 to 12 show are more from the 40 tile displays showing the history of Portugal, each of its Kings, Queens and three republics ...
... #8 Manuel (Emmanuel) I, "The Fortunate", fourteenth King of Portugal, 1495-1521, discovered Brazil and sent out explorer Vasco Da Gama, voted #43 Greatest Portuguese person.
... #9 Felippe (Philip) I, "The Prudent", King of Spain and grandson of Emmanuel, 1581-1598, conquered Portugal, but ruled it separately from Spain.
... #10 Felippe (Philip) III, "The Oppressor", King of Spain and grandson of Emmanuel, 1621-1640, last of the Spanish kings ruling Portugal.
... #11 Joao (John) IV, "The Restorer", twentieth King of Portugal and great-great grandson of Emmanuel, 1640-1656, in Portuguese Restoration War deposed the Spanish king, voted #43 Greatest Portuguese person.
... #12 Maria (Mary) I, "The Pious" in Portugal, "The Mad" in Brazil, twenty-fifth Queen of Portugal, 1777-1816, first monarch of Brazil, elevating Brazil from colony to kingdom.
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