Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine's Day
According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 as the feast day of a St. Valentine, who had been martyred about 200 years ...
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Hypatia of Alexandria Christians vs. Pagans - Roman History
As pagans barricade the ancient temple, defending it with stones and clubs, tensions rise. The conflict began when Bishop Theophilus exposed a secret pagan temple, inciting fury among the pagans who ...
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The Farnese in Sixteenth-Century Rome
The Capitoline Museums in Rome have just today opened an exhibition exploring the history of The Farnese in sixteenth-century Rome. The show draws together one hundred and forty masterpieces including ...
Warren Gatland was a symptom and not the cause of Wales’s perma-crisis – but his axing is still the right call
Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement with immediate effect, bringing to an end a dismal second ...
Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme finally gets a release date and distributor
Wes Anderson movie. Find out which distributor acquired Anderson's new movie, The Phoenician Scheme, and when it will release.