Some say it began as a wild pagan festival. Others blame Chaucer. But who is Saint Valentine and why do we celebrate him?
Who is Saint Valentine and why do we celebrate him?
Explore the origins of Valentine’s Day, famous couples throughout history, and how animal pairs stick together.

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Harnessing their passion and ambition, these ten couples dominated their times—building empires, creating masterpieces, and breaking boundaries.
For Valentine’s Day, we celebrate animal pairs that literally stick together.
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After years of bringing his wife bouquets, Abelardo Morell switched to a more enduring gift: wildly imaginative variations on the classic floral still life.