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Each year on February 14, people exchange cards, candy or flowers with their special “valentine.” St. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.

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History Shorts: The First Valentine

While Valentine’s Day is commonly celebrated by lovers spending time together, one of the first Valentine’s messages was sent by a solitary 15th‑century prisoner.

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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Valentine’s Day

From the origins of the box of chocolates to the evolution of Cupid, discover seven little‑known facts about Valentine’s Day in this episode of History Countdown.

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8 Worst Relationships of All Time

The couples on this list took dysfunction to historic levels. From Lord Byron and Lady Lamb to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, these are eight of the worst relationships of all time.

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What Made These Royal Marriages So Scandalous?

Why do royal marriages fascinate us? Sometimes it’s the fairytale romance, other times the pomp and circumstance. In the case of these sacred unions—it was the scandal.

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History of Valentine’s Day

How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday.

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History of Valentine’s Day

Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th and where do the holiday customs come from?

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Hand Made Chocolate

Famous Fat Dave creates an unforgettable box of chocolates for his special someone.

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Valentine’s Day Quotations

From the first mail‑posted Valentine on record in 1806 to some of the precursors to today’s Valentines, Nancy Rosin’s 10,000 piece collection is a chronicle of the world’s social history of love.

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