Some scholars trace Valentine's Day back to ancient Greece and the mythical green meadows of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.

Each Valentine's Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of ...

Discover the intriguing history of Valentine’s Day, from ancient Roman traditions to modern-day celebrations of love and ...

In the original festival, men would sacrifice a goat and a dog, then run around naked or nearly naked, hitting women with the animals' hides.

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right?

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

In Naples, red horns — an iconic Neapolitan symbol of prosperity, love and fortune -- are preferred over flowers and ...

Valentine's Day has long been considered a time to celebrate romance and love with someone special. However, the full history ...

HAPPY Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day traces its origins to both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. It is named after Saint Valentine, a priest who lived in the 3rd century during the Roman ...

Considered one of the most special events in the calendar, the Valentine's Day celebration take place every year in February. Son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars, ...

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...