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Maria-Isabel O'Neill

27 May 1910

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  1. 27 May 1910

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She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1910s · Maria-Isabel is born

Who governed

In the news1917

Wartime Food Shortages and Riots

During World War I, Portugal faced severe food shortages leading to the 1917 potato revolt and high inflation.

Music

Fado reached all social classes

Fado was a popular urban song genre heard in cafes, clubs, and bullfights, enjoyed by both the elite in their salons and the lower classes.

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.Around the world · 1914–1918

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.

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Daily life

Poor rural housing conditions

Rural homes were often small, dark, cold structures with few rooms, lacking electricity, running water, and sewage systems. Cooking was commonly done over an open fire or three stones on the floor, as chimneys were frequently absent.

In the news1918–1920

Spanish Flu Pandemic

Between 1918 and 1920, the Spanish flu pandemic killed an estimated 100,000 people in Portugal.

What people wore

Practical adjustments to women's clothing

For better mobility during work, country women often pulled their wide skirts up and fastened them, creating a large, functional circle around their hips. In some regions, they also wore specialized wool sleeves or leg warmers called canos during cold winter months.

Getting around

Lisbon to Faro rail journey time

The journey by train from Lisbon to Faro took over 12 hours, leaving the Algarve region feeling isolated from the capital.