Love's Protector: The Story of Valentine...

On this episode of Our American Stories, along the shores of Lake Michigan is a story stranger than fiction: a man preserved in a glass coffin. He was part of the House of David, a communal religious group whose followers built amusement parks, baseball teams, and their own legen ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, most people know the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Fewer know what happened next. After flames destroyed the heart of the city and left more than 100,000 people homeless, Chicago didn’t collapse. It rebuilt faster and bigger tha ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, it began with a few rare bottles and a collector who thought he’d found perfection. But what looked like the discovery of a lifetime turned out to be one of the most elaborate wine scams in modern history. Billionaire Bill Koch, known for ... 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

The strange but true tale of the origin of Valentine's Day. It all started way back in the third century with a Christian Bishop named Valentine and a Roman Emperor who wanted to outlaw love. Support the show at patreon.com/stories 

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

What are the origins of Valentine's Day?Perhaps the answer lies in a pagan festival that starts with a sacrifice in a cave above Ancient Rome.What connects the naked running through the streets of Rome to Valentine's Day today? How did the onset of Christianity in Rome effect cel ... Show More

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<p>Today is the day that most people in the United States celebrate their love for one another. They buy chocolates, candy, and have a romantic dinner together. But what most Americans don't know is the origins and history of the Valentine's Day Holiday that most people celebrate ... Show More

On todays episode im reuploading a episode from 2002 , talking about the dark history of valentines day , you find much romance at the beggining , but you will find , rituals , beatings and decapitation and the festival of lupercalia ......enjoy Bizarre Podcast also has a youtube ... Show More

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

Whether you celebrate Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Singles Awareness Day, or none of the above, Anney and Samantha have you covered with a chocolate box of history, traditions and Vinegar Valentine's in this classic episode. Will you be our Galentine?See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More