One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided ...

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, traces its origins to ancient Rome and the festival of Lupercalia. The holiday ...

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

Every year on Valentine’s Day, couples express their affection toward each other by exchanging cards, boxes of chocolate, and ...

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th and is thought to be connected to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia.

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

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

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

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

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

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

The tradition of sending messages, gifts and expressions of love on Valentine’s Day goes back to at least the 15th century.