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Mardi Gras
A Ride Through Carnival History
"From ancient Rome to modern New Orleans—the full ride."
Ever wondered why millions of people throw beads to strangers every February? Or why there's a plastic baby hidden in a cake? This book takes you on a fun, fast-paced journey through 2,000 years of the world's most famous party.
From ancient Roman fertility festivals to medieval Catholic compromises, from French explorers in Louisiana swamps to modern New Orleans krewes—discover the wild, sacred, and spectacular story behind Mardi Gras.
Author
Benjamin Hebert
Released
February 2026
Ebook
$4.99
Pages
~120 pages
What You'll Discover
Ancient Origins
How ancient Roman festivals and pagan rituals evolved into the biggest party in America.
Secret Societies
The krewes that spend millions building floats and organizing parades each year.
Music & Food
Brass bands, king cake, crawfish boils, and why there's a plastic baby in your dessert.
Global Carnival
How celebrations in Rio, Venice, Trinidad, and Mobile compare to New Orleans.
Complicated History
The real story of race, money, and who gets to celebrate at Carnival.
Why It Survives
How Hurricane Katrina and COVID couldn't kill Mardi Gras—and why the party will never stop.
Perfect For
History Buffs
No stuffy textbook language—just good stories and fascinating facts.
Travel Lovers
Planning your first Mardi Gras trip? This is your essential guide.
Party Planners
Understand the traditions, the music, the food, and the spirit of Carnival.
Culture Enthusiasts
Explore how celebrations shape identity and bring communities together.
About Benjamin Hebert
Benjamin Hebert is a writer, cultural explorer, and lifelong student of the traditions that hold communities together. His work focuses on the intersection of history, culture, and the everyday rituals that make life worth celebrating.
Born and raised along the Gulf Coast, Benjamin has spent years researching regional festivals, foodways, and the stories people tell about where they come from. His writing combines academic curiosity with a storyteller's eye for the human moments that make history come alive.
When he's not writing, he's probably eating crawfish, arguing about gumbo recipes or planning his next trip to a festival somewhere in the Gulf Coast.
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