Carnival and other masquerade celebrations in the Americas honor African, Indigenous, and European roots—and take jabs at ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The wall of Olga Valles’ office is a vast tableau of famous faces past and present: Barack Obama smiles warmly, while Yasser Arafat poses in his trademark black-and-white ...

The most important event during the carnival is the traditional Venetian regatta, during which colorful boats compete for the title of the best rower. Other popular attractions include a mask ...

Here’s how Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans, and Quebec City mark the pre-Lenten season Elizabeth Djinis | History Correspondent In 18th-century Venice, Carnival masks created ...

Carnival masks are an integral part of the Carnival ball in Venice and symbolize the long tradition of this event. Originally, masks were worn by city dwellers to hide their identities and break down ...

VENICE, Metropolitan City of Venice — Every day people explore Venice — riding in gondolas or walking the narrow streets. But for two weeks in February, this city throws a party. "Carnival is a ...