Picture this: you've arrived at your destination fresh off your flight, suitcase in hand and ready to explore. But be careful ...

A team of researchers in the Netherlands set out to decipher the rules of an ancient Roman board game, with an assist from artificial intelligence.

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

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Traditionally, Catholics and some other Christians don't eat meat on Ash Wednesday nor on any Friday during lent.

PrayerSong explores Valentine's Day's evolution from ancient Roman rituals to a modern celebration, highlighting music's role ...

From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day.

Every February, shop windows fill with red ribbons and heart motifs, but the holiday behind that seasonal display is the ...

The Valentine’s Day holiday replaced the ancient Roman pagan festival of Lupercalia, which was held annually in mid-February and originated around the 6th century B.C.

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 ...

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

A Roman stone board game has been unplayable since its discovery more than a century ago, but AI might have just worked out the rules ...