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

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

There is a perceptible Roman bias in the teaching of law, but the ancient Greeks were actually also quite influential.

A look at the potential Roman origins of Valentine's Day. What are the origins of Valentine's Day? Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts in a cave above Ancient Rome.

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

Valentine’s Day has long been associated with romantic gestures—lovers exchanging flowers, chocolates, and poetry under the ...

In 2004, archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Ovilava in Austria uncovered a grave including two people buried ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this ...

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

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, has evolved from a day with obscure and somewhat sinister roots to a global ...