The Dark History of Valentine’s Day: Inside Ancient Rome’s Lupercalia Festival
Lupercalia: The Dark and Bloody Origins of Valentine’s Day Every year on February 14, people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners. But long before modern love stories and greeting cards, ancient Romans celebrated a very different February festival called Lupercalia. Let’s explore what Lupercalia was, why it was celebrated, … Read more