Rafael Guimarães
Rafael Guimarães is a passionate independent researcher and administrator of the profile Rio Secreto, where he shares historical curiosities and images related to Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings. Recently, he gained attention for compiling and editing a 1921 film depicting the everyday life in Niterói, enhancing the footage with sound to transport viewers back in time. Guimarães emphasizes the importance of preserving historical narratives often overlooked in official accounts, and he aims to make such materials more accessible to the public.
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Rafael Guimarães is the president of the Beira Alta Beekeepers Association (AABA) and is addressing the impact of wildfires on beekeeping in the region.
Mais de duas mil colónias de abelhas afectadas pelos incêndios na Beira Alta | Abelhas
Portugal· 2025-09-04Rafael Guimarães is an independent researcher who edits historical films to share with the public.
vídeo traz imagens do cotidiano de Niterói no início do século XX; assista
Brazil· 2025-08-19
Rafael Guimarães is an independent researcher who edits historical films to share curiosities and stories about the past.
vídeo traz imagens do cotidiano de Niterói no início do século XX; assistaBrazil· 2025-08-19