But the origins are far more complex — and darker than the chocolate we indulge in on the day of love. Valentine’s Day is rooted in ancient Roman rituals, where sacrifice and

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men.

Some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial, while others state that the Christian Church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia .

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – One of the 10 greatest trees in the world is still holding strong — and with a remarkable tale of strength to pair with it. The Emancipation Oak has more than 200 years of Black History rooted on the grounds of Hampton University, and it comes in the form of a […]

1951: “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre II.” Sugar Ray Robinson won the middleweight championship from “Raging Bull” Jake LaMotta on a 13th-round TKO at Chicago Stadium. LaMotta, who had never been knocked down, preserved that record.

I t’s amazing to me that it is already Valentine’s Day. It feels like yesterday was New Year’s, and maybe just a few months ago the men’s basketball team was beating Duke

February 14th is widely recognized as the day of love, but its significance and acceptance vary across cultures. While some embrace Valentine’s Day as a time for grand romantic gestures, others approach it with a more sceptical lens,