https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/rhsc The Journal of the Center for the History of Society and Culture is an annual scientific journal written in Portuguese. Its articles are subjected to a preliminary assessment carried out by an external arbitration committee. This journal was founded in 2001 with the main goal of publicizing the historical studies developed within the scope of the Center for the History of Society and Culture, an R&D unit registered with the Foundation for Science and Technology. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra pt-PT Revista de História da Sociedade e da Cultura 1645-2259 <p>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_new">Creative Commons Attribution License</a>&nbsp;that allows sharing the work with recognition of authorship and initial publication in Antropologia Portuguesa journal.</p> https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/rhsc/article/view/17781 <p>In July 2025, the confraternity of Rainha Santa Isabel received a portion of the collection from the library of Professor António de Vasconcelos, subsequently assuming its guardianship. Documents and books were identified allowing the reconstruction of a period of this brotherhood’s history, specifically concerning the first leadership of Professor António de Vasconcelos (1890-1893) and the years immediately preceding it. This represented a moment of energetic revitalisation for the confraternity, proving decisive for the rejuvenation of this confraternal institution, which had been immersed in a protracted period of decline.</p> Filipe de Andrade Campos Copyright (c) 25 1 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/rhsc/article/view/17726 <p>This paper examines the integration of Madeira wine into French gastronomy during the first half of the 19th century by identifying its presence within contemporary culinary repertoires. The study maps its arrival in Paris during the emergence of the city’s first restaurants, a process shaped by cultural exchanges with the British Atlantic starting in the late 18th century. Analysis reveals that Madeira was adopted by prestigious French chefs across a diverse range of sweet and savoury preparations, frequently as a component of <em>sauce espagnole</em> derivatives. Only later did it become the singular basis for <em>sauce madère</em>, a development that gradually obscured its broader culinary applications. The initial status of Madeira as a premium ingredient challenges the contemporary perception that unfairly marginalises its reputation in France as a mediocre cooking wine, primarily destined for its eponymous sauce.</p> António José Marques da Silva Copyright (c) 25 1 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/rhsc/article/view/17711 <p>The study of island culture and identity seeks to understand the history, heritage, and ways of life of its people. Thus, this qualitative and exploratory research emerges, based on the representations of teachers from the Azores (questionnaire survey, open-ended response, n=45). Content analysis reveals that: (i) the school community requires support through projects, dynamism, and experiences; (ii) culture is defined by shared customs, traditions, beliefs, and values ​​(cultural heritage); (iii) Azorean identity consists of a sense of belonging; (iv) potential – valuing Azorean culture and identity, training conscious and creative citizens, and interdisciplinarity; difficulties – changing mindsets, limited knowledge of the Azores, and island limitations; (v) curricular guidelines lack a greater focus on Azorean culture and identity. In conclusion, insularity brings cultural marks and roots that require reflection, empowerment, and action in education.</p> Paulo César Bulhões Copyright (c) 25 1 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/rhsc/article/view/17686 <p>Abordagem do Eurocentrismo e as críticas a ele ligados. Análise de dados do Relatório Draghi para exemplificar alguns dos assuntos mais proeminentes do mundo atual.</p> Henrique Garcia Copyright (c) 25 1 https://impactum-journals.uc.pt/rhsc/article/view/17685 Maria Rita Loio Copyright (c) 25 1