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

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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 ...

The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

It’s possible that young Chloe, in this poem, may be partially weak in the knees due to a burgeoning romance. But there is also indisputably an element of fear or nervousness in her depiction as a ...

Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, holds a revered place as the custodian of millennia of knowledge. Its precision, ...

The 88-year-old Pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14, following meetings with a number of people.

LIX, BCE. The Roman LIX translates into 59 in Arabic, soon to proclaimed “American Numerals” by Trumpius Maximus, newly ...

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, ...

The Roman Empire's enduring legacy has profoundly impacted modern politics, architecture, law, and culture. Yet, its origins ...

Ancient Greece and Rome may have handed down the image of rosy-cheeked Cupids, but their myths about him explore the messier ...

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