Algarve History Course

Objetives

Promote interest in the region's history and heritage, contributing to the dissemination of its various fields (archeology, art history, cultural history, oral history, intangible heritage, urbanism, etc.).

Given the general interest of the subjects covered in the course, this is not aimed exclusively at the academic environment, but at a wider audience, interested in enriching knowledge about the history and heritage of the Algarve.

Theme

The 21st edition of the course will be dedicated to the theme "Forgotten Voices and Stories",with the aim of giving voice and visibility to personalities, social groups, communities, events and even practices that, for various reasons, have been relegated to the sidelines by traditional historiography. This course seeks to demystify the idea that history is only made by the victors or by high-profile figures, drawing attention to those who sometimes remain on the margins of official narratives (e.g. women, slaves, forgotten professions, mountain or fishing communities, etc.).

With an interdisciplinary approach, the course proposes a dialogue between experts and participants, contributing to the construction of new perspectives and the enrichment of knowledge about those who, despite their importance, continue to be ‘forgotten’ by history.

If resources allow, the course also includes a study visit. 

Operating Mode

The course will run from 3 to 26 June 2025, in a face-to-face format.

Date: on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Schedule: From 6pm to 8pm

Venue: Gambelas Campus - Amphitheatre of the Pedagogical Complex