For much of history, the New Year was more than a celebration, it was a moment of risk. Across cultures, people believed the turning of th...

When we think of Ancient Rome, we often picture gladiators, emperors, and sprawling forums, but Roman weddings were just as rich in tradit...

Looking back at 16th century Yorkshire, pies were the common tradition. Rather than cakes, the Bride’s Pye (Bride’s Pie) was considered an e...

(Updated December 2025) Many people think the terms betrothal ring and engagement ring are interchangeable, but historically, they carried d...