Court Amoureuse in the Defense of Women

  On Valentine’s Day of 1401, the French Court experienced what might be called the largest court ever assembled. But this was no ordinary court. Founded by King Charles VI and two of his dukes, this court was focused on honoring one thing: women and how...

Valentine’s Day: just for girls?

I love Valentine’s Day. Not because I am particularly romantic, or like grand gestures of love or being showered with gifts. I love it because it’s a holiday that promotes happiness. It’s a day that encourages positive actions and emotions; what...

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