This Valentine's Day, as we exchange stylized hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the heart has been a symbol of life, death and everything in between for ...

While the origins of the cross as a kiss are still debated, the answer likely lies in the letters of working-class lovers like these.

Early Sunday morning, staff at Tribeca Pediatrics in Bay Ridge were shocked to find swastika graffiti defacing the clinic's ...

But there’s another Neapolitan tradition that fascinates locals and visitors alike: the cornicello, an iconic symbol of prosperity, love and fortune that has become a popular present among ...

A person, place or an object could carry symbolic meaning. The symbol stands for an abstract idea – for example love, time or wealth. Writers often use symbols to create atmosphere, or to show ...

This Valentine’s Day, as we exchange stylised hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the heart has been a symbol of life, death and everything in between for ...