To the ancients, love and pain were packaged together. Happiness and despair competed for space. Romance gave way to ...

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If the object of your affection were to suggest that a“platonic” relationship might be of more interest to them, your heart ...

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Valentine is recognized as the go-to saint for beekeeping. Valentine’s Day is believed to have its roots in the Roman ...

A scholar of early Greek classics explains what the myth of the weapon-carrying god of love, Cupid, a child of the gods of ...

During the Victorian era, the concept of floriography—the language of flowers—gained popularity. People would send roses to ...

Behind every heart-shaped card and bouquet of roses lies a captivating history filled with intriguing facts about Valentine’s ...

Archaeologists in the ancient Greek city of Perge, Turkey, have discovered five Roman statues, including Aphrodite and Eros.

Discover the deep symbolism of rose tattoos, representing love, passion, balance, and beauty. Explore their meanings and find inspiration for your next design.

the goddess of love. Again in ancient Greece, Aphrodite was also called the Goddess of Rose, embodying beauty and passion. In the Victorian era (1837–1901) floriography was popular. It is a ...

Whenever Valentine’s Day rolls around, restaurant menus are filled with oyster appetisers and chocolate sweets for dessert.