Valentine's Day in Ancient Rome

STOLEN! Jesus' foreskin!Well, maybe not. But 2000 years after his birth, where might Jesus' foreskin be? And why does it matter to people?Kate is joined by Dr James White for this episode to find out how the Holy Prepuce has supposedly survived the last two centuries, and what it ...  Show more

Why were the Nazis so fixated on birth rates? How did they encourage larger families? And what was their surprising angle on extramarital pregnancies?In essence, what was the Lebensborn policy?Taking us through Nazi family policy today is Lisa Pine. Lisa is Fellow of the Institut ...  Show more

Join us on a fascinating journey through time to discover the history of Valentine's Day. From ancient Roman festivals to medieval love notes, learn about the origins and traditions that shape this celebration of love. Explore the stories of Saint Valentine and the customs that h ...  Show more

Happy Valentine's Day! Have you ever wondered why we send each other cards and go out to Carluccio's for dinner on a weeknight? In today's episode, Tom and Dominic drill down into the details - what are its origins? Why were 'Vinegar' Valentines so brutal? And what was an optici ...  Show more

On this episode of Our American Stories, Valentine’s Day began as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr. So, how did we get from beheading to betrothing? Support the show ( https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www. ...  Show more

Discussion on the history/origins of Valentines Day by Dr. Hakim Quick