In the original festival, men would sacrifice a goat and a dog, then run around naked or nearly naked, hitting women with the animals' hides.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided ...

it was to honor the Roman fertility god Lupercus and the she-wolf who nursed twin brothers Romulus and Remus-- the future founders of Rome -- when they were abandoned as infants. In the 5th ...

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, apparently got out of bed for breakfast and is showing "slight improvement" in his medical tests, according to Vatican News.

Contemporary pop artist aleXsandro Palombo is speaking out after his murals showing Holocaust survivors were defaced multiple times in Italy in apparent acts of antisemitism.

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this ...

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. You ...

Whether you’re single, dating, or married — love starts with you. And as people prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day on ...

From Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's fast food extravaganza to Richard Burton's historic gift for Liz Taylor, these celebs aren't afraid to go all out for love.

Angius said the house-made tiramisu dessert is the top-selling dish at Cesarina, followed by the paccheri vodka and scampi ...