How a Pompeiian Bakery Became This Year’s Hot Date Destination
The romance never dies at the House of the Chaste Lovers
How to Make an Authentic Civil War Valentine
Handmade Valentine cards were popularized (and commercialized) in the U.S. during the Civil War years
These Flowers Come Straight From the Farm to Your Door
By cutting out the middleman, this startup is aiming for better bouquets and a greener flower industry
Nothing Says ‘I Hate You’ Like a ‘Vinegar Valentine’
For at least a century, Valentine’s Day was used as an excuse to send mean, insulting cards
The Patents Behind the Roses You Receive on Valentine’s Day
You probably never thought of the perennials as inventions, have you?
Melt-Proof Chocolate, 3D Printed Gummies and Other Fascinating Candy Patents
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a quick look at some of the world’s most fascinating confectionery innovations
How Frida Kahlo’s Love Letter Shaped Romance for Punk Poet Patti Smith
Sealed with a kiss, the 1940 note reflects the “earthly human love” between Kahlo and fellow artist Diego Rivera
How Chocolate and Valentine’s Day Mated for Life
Tracing the lovers, the leaders and the ladies responsible for the pairing of chocolate to Valentine’s Day
Nothing Says ‘I Love You’ Like a Bit of Pocket Change
Victorians seduced their sweeties with “love tokens”
The Sultry Dance of the Bowerbird
A brightly-colored male bowerbird mesmerizes a young female with his bizarre dance
What Can Facebook Tell Us About Love?
With data-mining being all the rage these days, our online activity may reveal some intriguing insights about romance in the login era
You Can Now Go on Vacation Under the Sea
Your next romantic getaway could be in a submarine or underwater hotels
From the Editor
Introducing our February 2014 issue
What Can Rodents Tell Us About Why Humans Love?
A relative of the mouse may hold the key to understanding why human beings are one of the few mammals that seek lifelong mates
A Valentine for Sci-Art Lovers
A clever print by designer Jacqueline Schmidt pays homage to 12 different species with one thing in common—they mate for life
The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve
Valentine’s Day can be an occasion for quirky expressions of love
10 Fresh Looks at Love
Don’t understand love? Not to worry. Scientists continue to study away to try to make sense of it for the rest of us
Is It Love? Why Some Ocean Animals (Sort Of) Mate For Life
A look at the mating systems of some monogamous ocean animals show that finding life partners helps species protect themselves and their young
Korea’s Black Day: When Sad, Single People Get Together And Eat Black Food
Each year on April 14, singles in South Korea drown their sorrows in a bowl of black noodles
Critter Cupids: Animals in Love
Ever wonder how a giant panda says I love you? Or how a sea lion bonds with a best friend?
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