The romantic holiday has been celebrated for centuries, but the history behind it is much darker than red roses.

Valentine's Day is one of the most widely recognized celebrations of love, marked by millions around the world with flowers, ...

The festival traces back to the 6th century B.C., and according to Roman mythology, it was to honor the Roman fertility god Lupercus and the she-wolf who nursed twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

There were even toilets and sewers! According to Roman legend, the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Remus and Romulus. The legend states that they were rescued by a wolf after being ...