Valentine's Day
Ancient Greece
Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty
Aphrodite, ancient Greece's embodiment of love, beauty, and desire, will be forever known as one of the most revered deities in the nation's mythology.
Her allure exceeds the limits of Mount Olympus, impacting our modern culture with a legacy that...
Ancient Greece
Love Stories of Ancient Greece: From Myth to History
With the arrival of Valentine's Day, let's journey back to ancient Greece, where love stories transcend the realms of history and mythology.
These are tales that have captivated the minds of many generations. From the passions of gods to the...
Culture
Valentine’s Day: The Greek Roots of the Saint of Love
Was Saint Valentine Greek? Although much of the historical information on Valentine's life is somewhat obscure, a community of Catholics on Lesvos has told Greek Reporter there are strong clues that he was either Greek or of Greek origin.
This...
Crime
Top 5 Most Notorious Crimes of Passion
Crimes of passion, associated with the brutal act of murdering a loved one, are often driven by intense emotions such as sexual jealousy, revenge, or heartbreak. Among the many instances of such tragic events witnessed globally, these are particularly...
Culture
Saint Yakinthos: Crete’s Valentine Equivalent
February 14th is the globally-celebrated day of Saint Valentine, internationally known as the day of lovers. Millions of stores around the world are lavishly decorated in red and vast quantities of roses, chocolates, and stuffed animals are sold and...
Science
Asteroid Could Collide With Earth on Valentine’s Day 2046
Astronomers have discovered a new asteroid, designated 2023 DW, and it presents a possible threat of collision with Earth. It was discovered by the European Space Agency in February 2023.
Since then, the asteroid has been added to the Risk...
entertainment
Can Finding Love Be Solved With An Equation?
As couples gather on February 14 to celebrate Valentines Day, very few are likely to associate love with a mathematical equation. However, one mathematician believes that he has found the perfect equation for finding love.
Dr. Gihan Marasingha has devised...
Environment
Spectacular Heart-Shaped Island Up for Sale
Galesnjak, the "Island of Love," known for its heart shape is up for sale. It has a total size of 142,000 square meters, but only a segment that is a little more than 40,000 square meters is being offered...
Animals
India Cancels Change From Valentines to Cow Hug Day
The Indian government's campaign to promote Cow Hug Day as an alternative to Valentine's Day was abruptly canceled on Friday after facing widespread criticism and ridicule on social media.
The Indian government has proposed a unique way to celebrate Valentine's...
Life
Valentine’s Day: The Pressures of Shopping for Romance
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Valentine’s Day is crunch time for many couples as research has shown that romantic relationships are more likely to end on or around February 14 compared to almost any other time of the year. Cathrine Jansson-Boyd says that for...