A Look at the History and Traditions of Valentine's Day | Drive Thru History Special

Drive Thru History: Happy Valentine's Day! Today, our host Dave Stotts takes a look at the history and traditions of Saint Valentine's Day from the chocolates, flowers, cards, and even St. Valentine himself!

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0:00 Intro
1:48 St. Valentine Performs Illegal Weddings
3:55 Carmelite Church: Resting Place of St. Valentine
5:07 The Modern Romanticization of Valentine’s Day
6:08 The Birth of Valentine’s Cards
7:59 Traveling to Hershey, PA for the History of Chocolate and Valentine’s Day
12:56 The History of Flowers on Valentine’s Day
15:37 Dave Enlists the Help of a Florist to Build a Bouquet for His Wife
19:25 Learning to Ask Someone on a Date from Old Tutorials
23:33 Cupid’s Origin Story
26:19 A Brief Run-Thru of some of the Most Famous Love Stories in History
33:47 An Interview with Dave’s Aunt and Uncle, Married for 73 Years
39:44 Learning from the First Couple in History, Adam and Eve
42:03 Interview with Scott & Leah Silverii
48:35 The 4 Greek Words for Love
49:24 The Story of Ruth and Boaz
54:00 The Greatest Example of Agape Love