The days preceding Ash Wednesday are famous for raucous festivals in many parts of the Western World. We'll hear how ancient pagan traditions spice up Carnival season in the Basque Country and the Balkans. Guides from Sicily explain what sets their island culture apart from the rest of Italy. And Harvard professor David Damrosch recommends authors whose works can transport you to China, Japan, Iran, Brazil, and sub-Saharan Africa.
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