SOVAS and Independent Press Award winner Sheldon Collins examines how the Valentine legend evolved over 1,800 years ...

Every February, shop windows bloom with red hearts, chocolates and bouquets. Couples post affectionate selfies and book candlelit dinners, while others quietly opt out. But the version of Valentine’s ...

Book clubs across California revisit the Saint Valentine legend as The Legend of Valentine sparks debate on dating, ...

Valentine's Day has gained plenty of false narratives over the centuries. Here are seven myths that you probably thought were ...

While Valentine's Day might mean cards and candy in 2026, the holiday's roots date back to the 1400s.

Valentine's Day has evolved from ancient Roman fertility rituals and Christian martyr legends into a global celebration of love, gifts and grand gestures. But behind the roses and chocolates lies a ...

There are multiple versions of how Valentine's Day originated, though a commonly believed one is that it originated as a ...

While other places go all-out on decorations at Christmas and Halloween, one village called Lover pretty much owns ...

Pilgrimage is having a moment. Even as census results suggest a declining commitment to Christianity in the UK, ancient ...

“Love is love,” like the rainbow-colored LGBTQ+ slogan. “Love is all you need,” like the 1967 Beatles anthem. “The only thing ...

The holiday has a long tradition. It is named for not one, but two -- maybe three -- Christian martyrs named Valentine. Saint ...