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Valentine's Day and February equal love and romance. In Ancient Greece and Rome, this time of year had similar connotations, but they were celebrated VERY differently.

Walt Disney's 1946 movie Song of the South may get released onto DVD. The movie was heavily criticized for its portrayal of blacks.

After a decade of trying to control alcohol consumption in the United States, lawmakers gave up and repealed Prohibition.

Cracked takes on "The Nine Most Offensive Disney Stereotypes." Here's my response to that article.

The Mowgli Syndrome is the current term some mental health professionals use for this phenomenon, a subject of ancient and contemporary writers. Fact or fiction?

Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma

Throughout middle Georgia, in Macon, Eatonton and Milledgeville, traditions merge with the past at various museums.

Various Roman festivals linked to winter and the end of the agricultural year were celebrated in December.

Roy E. Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, is among those who wants to see Song of the South released onto DVD. Movie won two Oscars, but many consider it racist.

Thoreau had a great interest in classical mythology of Greece and Rome, but his travels to the Maine woods alerted him to a rich mythological presence in North America

Mars was a well known italic deity. He became the pre-eminent Roman god of war at the advent of the Roman republic

Lemures and Lares were ancient Roman ghosts. The Romans were obsessed with all kinds of invisible entities and develpoed ways to control them.

By the time Augustus came into power, the Romans had forgotten which god this festival honored. Highly practical people, the Romans invented a new god to explain it.

The Saturnalia was a Roman holiday that took place in December that celebrated Saturn as a harvest god

After appearing as a small village in the 900s B.C.E., Rome became a prominent city between 616 and 506, while dominated by foreign kings. In 506 Rome won its independenc

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban divulges new information on Harry's past, which he learns from his parent's dearest friends and also their vilest enemies

The fifth of seven Harry Potter books made into movies might just be the best one yet.

Malacca the name echoes with intrigue and romanceconjuring pictures of ancient privateers plundering Portuguese galleons, the town has a fascinating 600-year history.

Rabbit/Hare represents different qualities to various cultures. Many cultures consider him Trickster, like Coyote, Raven and Crow. Explore his symbolism and lore.

Ever wonder why, on this one random day a year, people everywhere have a contest to see who can say "I love you" with the most flair?

St. Valentine's Day is time when lovers exchange tokens of love and fidelity and to receive cards that intrigue with their anonymous avowal of amorous intentions.

Floyd Norman was "the lone Negro" in Walt Disney's animation department during the 1950's and 1960's. Here he talks about his experiences.

Cyrus II founded the Persian Empire through strong personal leadership that demonstrated boldness, innovation, toleration, efficient organization, and wisdom.

Pixar is combating "brand fatigue" by making live-action movies based on 1906 earthquake and John Carter of Mars. And why this is history repeating itself. Part #2.

From the earliest days of Rome, the Vestal Virgins tended the sacred fire in Vesta's temple, forging an ancient sorority that symbolized the power of the old religion.

The Princess and the Frog was supposed to be Disney's animated triumph. Now it's turning into the Mouse House's latest headache.

How Alexander the Great and the Goat-god Pan's ancient fertility cult set the stage for the birth of Imperial Rome.

The right name for your purrfect feline friend is most important, but the owner cannot always think what to call his or her new cat or kitten. Here are some ideas.

The early life of Francisco Pizarro is shrouded in myth and mystery. What is known of this illegitimate, illiterate swineherd and future conqueror of the Inca Empire?