While the tradition of exchanging valentines has its roots in the 18th century, the conception of Valentine’s Day goes back to the martyrdom of St. Valentine in 270 AD. Accused of secretly marrying couples against the wishes of the Roman emperor and refusing to...
Hut, hut! We’re celebrating Super Bowl Sunday with A Short Gain by Benton Murdoch Spruance, who claimed that football was one of the earliest activities to engage his imagination.
