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705 Basque and Balkan Carnival; Sicilians; World Lit
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Hear how ancient pagan traditions spice up carnival season in the Basque Country and the Balkans — two regions that celebrate the days preceding Ash Wednesday with raucous festivals. Then get two Sicilians' take on what sets Sicily's island culture apart from the rest of Italy. And consider your next armchair journey as Harvard professor David Damrosch recommends authors whose works can transport you to China, Japan, Iran, Brazil, and sub-Saharan Africa.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.957 episoade
Manage episode 355662272 series 1000105
Hear how ancient pagan traditions spice up carnival season in the Basque Country and the Balkans — two regions that celebrate the days preceding Ash Wednesday with raucous festivals. Then get two Sicilians' take on what sets Sicily's island culture apart from the rest of Italy. And consider your next armchair journey as Harvard professor David Damrosch recommends authors whose works can transport you to China, Japan, Iran, Brazil, and sub-Saharan Africa.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.957 episoade
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