What a shocking event! The iconic National Museum of Brazil was devastated by a tremendous fire, stealing away a treasure trove of history. Once one of the largest museums in the Americas, it housed an astonishing 20 million items that captivated the imagination.
Radio France International has done a fantastic job covering
this heartbreaking story, connecting us to the rich legacy we’ve lost. On
September 2, 2018, a fierce blaze erupted in Rio de Janeiro, engulfing this
200-year-old establishment in flames.