SAINTS, SEX, SENTIMENT, AND CHOCOLATE: A SHORT HISTORY OF VALENTINE'S DAY
Release Date: 02/05/2026
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š Valentineās Day wasnāt always about roses and chocolates. In fact, it started with a goat. Yes, really.
In our latest Smithsonian Associates Interview Series episode on The Not Old Better Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Roth, cultural historian, prolific lecturer, and scholar-in-residence at the Jefferson Educational Society. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Andrew Roth will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates and you can find out more HERE, but we have Dr. Roth today to talk about Saints, Sex, and Chocolate: The Surprisingly Naughty History of Valentineās Day
Dr. Rothās talk, titled āSaints, Sex, Sentiment, and Chocolate: A Short History of Valentineās Dayā, is a tour-de-force through the strange, sensual, and surprisingly political roots of this global celebration of love. From pagan fertility rituals and medieval courtship to the Victorian explosion of mass-produced valentines, this episode asks: What are we really celebrating each February 14th?
For older adults, many of whom have witnessed several decades of changing cultural norms, this episode is especially resonant. Itās not just about romanceāitās about how we express care, connection, and desire across generations. And yes, we cover the juicy stuff, too.
So whether youāre single, smitten, or somewhere in between, this conversation will make you think twice the next time you unwrap a heart-shaped chocolate.
š Happy Valentine's Day!
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