FORMAÇÃO BILINGUE - PROF. LUCAS

  Jim Davis is an American cartoonist best known for creating the iconic comic strip "Garfield." Born on July 28, 1945, in Marion, Indiana, Davis grew up on a small farm where he developed a love for drawing from an early age. After studying art and business at Ball State University, he worked as an assistant on Tom Ryan's "Tumbleweeds" comic strip. In 1978, Davis introduced the world to Garfield, a lazy, sarcastic, yet endearing orange tabby cat who loves lasagna and hates Mondays. The strip quickly gained popularity, and Garfield became one of the most beloved and widely syndicated comic strips in the world. Davis' clever humor and relatable characters resonated with audiences of all ages, leading to numerous merchandise, television shows, and feature films based on the character. Aside from Garfield, Davis has created other comic strips such as "U.S. Acres" (also known as "Orson's Farm"), which ran from 1986 to 1989. He is also a p...

 Bill Watterson is a renowned American cartoonist best known for creating the beloved comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes." Born on July 5, 1958, in Washington, D.C., Watterson began his career as a cartoonist after graduating from Kenyon College in 1980. His comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" debuted in 1985 and ran until 1995, captivating readers with its humor, imagination, and poignant insights into childhood, society, and the human condition. Watterson's distinctive artistic style, characterized by detailed, expressive illustrations and dynamic storytelling, set "Calvin and Hobbes" apart from other comic strips of its time. The strip followed the adventures of Calvin, a precocious and imaginative six-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes to life in Calvin's imagination. Through their escapades, Watterson explored themes such as friendship, imagination, philosophy, and the struggles of growing up. What set Watterson apart as a cartooni...

  Carnival is a major tradition in numerous regions and diverse cultures all over the world. People dress up, there are   parades and parties ,   food and drinks   abound, and of course, plenty of promiscuity. Do you know where this thrilling and historic custom comes from? The Carnival festival has been part of humanity’s folklore for centuries. It turns out that different ancient civilizations (dating back several thousand years) have their own origins for Carnival. The  ancient Greeks  celebrated the god Momo during this time of year, the deity of poets and writers. Momo was a  cheerful and humorous spirit  who mocked everything, even other deities. The  Romans , on the other hand, dedicated a yearly party to celebrate Dionysius, the god of  wine and mirth . For the  Sumerians , it was important to expel the evil spirits from the crops with a great feast. Meanwhile, the  Egyptians  consecrated these days to Apis, the go...

  No começo do século XIX, quando o príncipe regente D. João abriu os portos do País, os ingleses começaram a chegar ao Brasil - em especial, para São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador e Recife. A Inglaterra era possuidora de uma frota poderosa que percorria o mundo, e os ingleses esperavam encontrar aqui uma boa oportunidade para expandir sua indústria e comércio, bem como obter o máximo de lucro. Naquela época, a cidade do Recife possuía, aproximadamente, 200.000 habitantes, e a colônia inglesa já se apresentava de forma bastante expressiva, com a presença das seguintes firmas, bancos e empresas concessionárias de serviços públicos: a Western Telegraph Company (que possibilitava o contato com o mundo, através do cabo submarino), Pernambuco Tramways and Power Company (que interligava o Recife, com os seus trens, às demais cidades de Pernambuco e do Nordeste), Huascar Purcell, Pernambuco Paper Mills, Western of Brazil Railway Company, Price Wat...