The REAL History of Valentine's Day You Never Learned in School

Valentine’s Day is known as a celebration of love, but its origins are far darker than you might think. Before chocolates and roses, the ancient Romans observed Lupercalia, a brutal festival of blood, fertility, and sacrifice. This eerie tradition involved animal sacrifices, strange rituals, and even public beatings—all in the name of purification and matchmaking. As centuries passed, the holiday evolved, but its sinister roots remain buried beneath the romance. In this video, we uncover the chilling truth behind Valentine's Day, the execution of St. Valentine, and how history transformed this disturbing past into a modern celebration of love.