During the Middle Ages, Europeans believed that apples had aphrodisiac qualities and used them in love rituals. If a woman ...

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 ...

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

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

Analysis: St Gobnait was an Irish female saint associated with bees in the Middle Ages and is still celebrated by local communities today The text lists Gobnait's feast day of February 11th ...

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us so it is important to tell your loved ones how much you care.

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.

Each Valentine’s Day, when I see images of the chubby winged god Cupid taking aim with his bow and arrow at his unsuspecting ...

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

Valentine's Day, traditionally linked with love and romance, has roots that trace back to the Middle Ages. Originally a feast ...

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