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