Valentine’s Day
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Vinegar Valentines: Loathing on Love’s Big Day
Dr Jacqui Turner explores the darker side of the divisive romantic celebration… Our association with Valentine’s Day is one of love and romance; however, considering St Valentine’s own grisly end, it is worth exploring a darker side, including some traditions… Continue reading
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Things to Do (and Maybe Not to Do) for Valentines Day
This Valentine’s Day, we revisit some romantic – and spiteful – traditions from the past. DO: Be romantic and create a love token Love tokens in the Victorian era were synonymous with emotion. Generally, a love token was a round… Continue reading
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Romance the Medieval Way: St Valentine’s Day Special
Dr Ruth Salter explores the potential origins of the famous annual holiday. St Valentine and the (possible) origins of Valentine’s Day Two St Valentines are listed in the Roman Martyrology for February 14th: one was a martyred Roman priest who… Continue reading
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