The Roots of Carnival? Archaeologists Just Found Proof of Prehistoric Parties in Brazil

In the ancient past, the people of southern Brazil gathered to celebrate seasonal fish migrations with feasts and fermented drinks, as revealed by a new study analyzing pottery fragments from the Patos Lagoon region. Pre-colonial communities in Brazil may have gathered during the summer months to feast on migratory fish and consume alcoholic beverages, according [...]

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