Images of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival Throughout the Years Feb. 08, 2013 — -- intro: We all associate Rio de Janeiro's Carnival with teeny weeny bikinis covered in sparkles, but was it always like ...

If you've lived in this city long enough, you probably know someone who is obsessive, even competitive, in creating their annual Mardi Gras costume. You may have seen the telltale signs: a living-room ...

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RIO de Janeiro’s extraordinary carnival samba parades burst into action last night as the “greatest show on Earth” got underway amid a city struggling with violence and poverty. The two-night ...

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Colourful costumes, dancing and music have filled the streets of London for Notting Hill Carnival. The carnival, Europe’s biggest street party and an annual extravaganza over the summer bank holiday ...

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