Adored in antiquity and a source of superstition, the cat is one of the most beloved and hated pets of all. Throughout history, we have seen this animal both associated with divinity and associated with witchcraft or as a synonym for bad luck. But this ...

What if one morning we were to wake up and find ourselves in a world of jousting and horsemen some 500 years ago? It's the morning of the last Sunday of Carnival: the historic city center of Oristano in Sardinia is suddenly filled with the sounds ...

That is not a typo in the title. It's a fact that the village of Putignano in the Puglia region can trace its Carnival celebrations back to the year 1394! That makes this year's edition precisely 626 years old.©facebook.com/carnevalediputignano/History of Carnival in Putignano Located in ...

February is without a doubt the most colorful and lively month of the year thanks to the many Carnival celebrations that invade every city throughout Italy. Let's find out more about Carnival in Ronciglione in the Lazio region from February 9- 25, 2020.©carnevaledironciglione.orgCarnival in ...

The most colorful time of the year has come, and with it, the cobblestones of the Italian squares are covered with multicolored confetti. Carnival, from the historical point of view, is considered a period of celebration and renewal so much that until the Middle Ages ...

"If you love someone, bring them to Verona!" This is the slogan for the city of Verona's event "Verona in Love" from February 13- 16, 2020.©lovinverona.comVerona has been synonymous with love for centuries. The Verona in Love event is four full days of cultural events. Visitors can ...

Although the exact origin of Acireale's Carnival in Sicily is unknown, most believe that like all Italian Carnivals, it probably derived from the ancient Roman Saturnal Games. Let's explore the reasons why that it's known as the "most beautiful Carnival in Sicily"!@catania.liveuniversity.itIts History The first ...

Not everyone knows that in many places in Italy and Europe, Carnival celebrations actually begin on January 17th or the Patron Saint Day of Saint Anthony the Abbot. The small village of Tricarico, in the province of Matera, is one of these places where ancient ...

Being that Viareggio is my adoptive town, I would like to tell you about it's famous Carnival which takes place every year with an explosion of sounds and colors. The residents of this beautiful coastal town dedicate months preparing costumes, floats, amazing events like Rioni nights (quarter or neighborhood parties) ...

Among the many Carnival celebrations in Italy, Ivrea's is one of the most historic and important. Let's find out more about Carnival in Ivrea in the Turin province of northern Italy! History of Carnival in Ivrea The first records regarding the celebrations date back to 1808. History ...