Was Valentine’s Day really inspired by an ancient Roman festival? In this episode of English with Love, we travel back to ancient Rome to explore Lupercalia, a wild and fascinating festival connected to fertility, purification, and human connection.
In this episode, you’ll discover the true origins of Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated every year in mid-February — and why many historians consider it the precursor of Valentine’s Day as we know it today.
This episode is designed especially for English learners who want to:
Improve listening comprehension
Learn new vocabulary in context
Explore history through clear, slow, discursive English
We talk about: • Ancient Roman beliefs and rituals • The story of Romulus and Remus • Fertility and purification traditions • Fate-based pairing rituals • How Lupercalia slowly evolved into modern Valentine’s Day
Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who love learning English through stories, culture, and history.
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