Origin of Saint Valentine’s Day

Origin of Saint Valentine’s Day

St. Valentine. Image courtesy of IndianExpress.com   The origin of Saint Valentine’s Day goes back to the 3rd century. At that time, the Roman Empire was being invaded by Goths. At the same time, the Plague of Cyprian, probably smallpox, broke out killing...

Our ‘Hate Confederates’ Moment

Statue of Robert E. Lee was vandalized prior to removal from Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.   The Confederacy makes up a sizable and interesting chunk of American history. Not only interesting but often regarded as admirable. Admiration for the...