UNMASKING VALENTINE'S DAY: A HISTORY STEEPED IN SHADOWS

Beneath the saccharine facade of chocolates and roses lies a story far shadowier than most realize. Its roots burrow deep into ancient pagan rituals, with celebrations honoring deities of love, war, and procreation. While modern Valentine's Day is synonymous with romantic affection, its early iterations were steeped in both intense desires and unse