In ancient Egypt, the goddess Hathor was not only known for her powers over love and fertility, but also for her close ...

Throughout the years, many different symbols have been used to represent love. While red roses and hearts remain some of the most popular symbols of love today, there are many others that don't ...

But in Ancient Egypt around 2,000 B.C., lettuce was not a popular appetizer, it was an aphrodisiac, a phallic symbol that represented the celebrated food of the Egyptian god of fertility, Min.

Why we still love Egyptian-inspired jewelry. ... Cartier and Lacloche also used these symbols and hieroglyphs to tell stories in diamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, and onyx bracelets and necklaces.

This Valentine’s Day, as we exchange stylised hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the heart has been a symbol of life, death and everything in between for ...