More than two dozen countries make up the Caribbean, each with its own vernacular, history, food, and culture. Despite these distinctions, one tradition connects every island—Carnival. Born from the ...

OPINION: It’s carnival week in Rio de Janeiro, where vibrant parades feature music, dancers and a huge dose of history. Here’s some Afro-Brazilian history from some of the most legendary Afro-carnival ...

From Canada to Rio — on just about every continent there's some kind of Carnival celebration. It's known as the world's biggest celebration. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, Carnival is a birthright. "I ...

Edge of the American West, along with H-War will be hosting the next Military History Carnival, on August 17, 2010. Carnivals are an ancient and hoary Internet tradition, bringing together the best ...

One hundred years of snow statues, winter games and the spirited Huskies who make Michigan Technological University’s Winter Carnival spectacular is a lot of ground to cover. University history ...

This article is featured in the 2025 Winter Carnival Special Issue. Winter Carnival offers several notable icy traditions, from the polar plunge in the freezing waters of Occom Pond, to the ice ...