The True Story Behind Valentine’s Day. 4 minute read. Circa 260 AD, The trial of St Valentine, patron saint of lovers. Hulton Archive / Getty Images. By Katherine Defonzo / History News Network.

If the story of St. Valentine is true, his letter to the Emperor’s daughter would probably count as the first Valentine card ever sent. To receive the best stories in your inbox every day, ...

Valentine's Day hasn't always been associated with romance. Here is the fascinating story of the dark history behind what made February 14 the love-fest it is today.

In modern times, St Valentine's Day is more closely associated with cards, chocolates and commercial gain, but it has not always been the case. Although the story of the saint and the origins of the ...

Not to put a damper on the love and romance of St. Valentine’s Day, but the life of the patron saint was far from chocolate and roses. Valentine was a priest during the third century in Rome ...

The true story of the Saint Valentine is mostly lost to time. There were apparently three early Christians named “Valentine” who were martyred by Romans, but we don’t know the story of any ...

The Feast of Saint Valentine (Saint Valentine's Day) has been observed each 14 February since then. In the high middle ages (1000-1250 AD), Saint Valentine became an icon for love and romance.

Before his death, the saint allegedly wrote her a letter signed: "From your Valentine." While the true story of Valentine's Day remains a mystery, most portray the saint as a heroic, kind and ...

Story Behind Valentine’s Day. Apart from St Valentines sacrifice, some people also talk about the contribution of poets like Geoffrey Chauce The modern celebration of Valentine’s Day began in ...

In modern times, St Valentine’s Day is more closely associated with cards, chocolates and commercial gain, but it has not always been the case. Although the story of the saint and the origins of the ...