It's Carnival time here in Rome, and before you say—why don't you go celebrate in Venice?—you should know that Carnevale originated in Rome.

In this week's mini-episode, Tiffany recounts the ancient origins of this raucous pre-Lenten festival, what it was like to take part in Carnival in Renaissance times, and how it's celebrated today. (Warning: this episode may make you drool.)

Places mentioned in this episode:

Pasticerria Regoli – Via dello Statuto, 60 (Esquilino)

Forno La Renella – Via del Moro, 13 (Trastevere)

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