As for Carnival—once a charming, neighborhood event, now a commercial frenzy ("a cultural hijacking," Robert C. Davis, a professor of history at Ohio State University, wrote in Venice ...

Carnival has always ... an adventurer and author born in Venice in 1725, who perhaps brought the most attention to the city’s celebrations. His autobiography, History of My Life, chronicled ...

Because the characters exist over such a long period, readers are treated to an incredibly rich history of both the glass ...

Italian officials have cut short the Venice Carnival as they try to control ... public health emergency" in the country's recent history. He acknowledged "shortcomings" in China's response and ...

Carnival outfits worn throughout the Americas have roots in African, European, and indigenous traditions but constantly evolve in response to contemporary culture. For some, Carnival season ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Venice Carnival 2023 officially kicked off on February 4th with a light ...

Curated by Cristoph Doswald and organized by the Contemporary Istanbul Foundation, the show highlights the multifaceted and ...

The oldest domino sets date from 1120 AD, and are named after the white, black spotted masks, the domini, of the Venice Carnival.

“Miami enjoyed the cachet, history, and name recognition ... Tobago who have had more of a long standing tradition with ...

Cultural destinations around the world are packed with the allure of authentic cuisines, age old traditions, stunning ...