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Between chaos, fear and survival, this episode takes us to the heart of the 1755 earthquake in Lisbon through a rare and intensely human account by Thomas Chase, survivor of the catastrophe. Rui Tavares resumes his Little Book of the Great Earthquake and brings the story of a young foreigner trapped in an apocalyptic scenario
From the hills that were then open fields to the makeshift camps full of refugees, Chase takes us through a devastated city, marked by ruins, untamed fire, tremors and collective panic. Thomas’s raw account — hurt, lost and surrounded by strangers — opens a unique window into despair, solidarity and estrangement between communities at a critical moment.
Based on letters and testimonies from the time, this vivid description recalls how, even in the greatest catastrophes, gestures of humanity persist.
Listen to ‘Tempo ao Tempo’ here on Expresso, SIC and SIC Notícias, or subscribe to the podcast on any podcast platform. Every Thursday a new episode written and narrated by Rui Tavares.
