Some scholars trace Valentine's Day back to ancient Greece and the mythical green meadows of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.

Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...

Scientists analyzed ancient ceramics from Patos Lagoon, Brazil, revealing early evidence of alcohol production.

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...

The ancient Greeks used to make a wide variety of breads, as they considered it to be of great importance in their eating ...

Valentine’s Day has long been associated with romantic gestures—lovers exchanging flowers, chocolates, and poetry under the ...

This is the ultimate fire-cooked feast! A massive steak roll, packed with juicy, smoky flavor, paired with deep-fried BBQ ...

Today’s feast, the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, marks the end of Christmastide, forty days after Christmas itself. It is one of the most ancient feasts in the liturgical calendar ...

Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...

Bearing cards, flowers, chocolates and poetry, lovers have always swooned on Valentine’s Day as cherubs circled overhead. Right?

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...