What does Ferragosto mean? Why is Ferragosto celebrated in Italy?
Discovering the origins of Ferragosto, the most important Italian summer festival, which has its origins in Ancient Rome. Ferragosto is celebrated on August 15 in … Read more
Facts, Images & History of the Carnival and the Masks of Venice
The Carnival and the Masks of Venice: Mistery, Illusion & Seduction Masks have always been used in the ancient tradition of Greek theatre, in the … Read more
The Festival of the Snake-Catchers in Italy
The Festival of the Snake-Catchers is an annual festival in Cocullo in honor of St. Dominic, patron saint protecting against snakebite and toothache The festival … Read more
Sa Femina Accabadora, The Lady of the Good Death
Sa Femmina Accabadora was a woman who was in charge of bringing death to people of any age, in the event that they were in … Read more
The gruesome procession of Verbicaro Flagellants
Italian flagellants Every year Verbicaro, Calabria, hosts a gruesome procession. During the night between Thursday and Good Friday, some penitents, completely dressed in red, with … Read more