A 1,700-year-old gold ring with a stone showing Cupid carrying a torch would've been worn on the finger of a man or woman at a time when the Roman Empire controlled England.

Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, is a universal symbol of Valentine’s Day who has inspired artists for centuries. Often appearing as a winged infant in artists’ depictions, carrying a bow ...

Per BBC News, fewer than 50 Roman Cupid figurines have been found in the United Kingdom to date. This one is made of solid bronze and shows the winged god of love holding a flaming torch.

No, you won’t see Cupid cameo in Disney’s “Percy Jackson” series next week. He isn’t a Greek god, but a Roman one. In ancient Roman mythology, Cupid is a god of love.

So when exchanging cards become a popular Valentine’s tradition in the 18th and 19th centuries, Cupid naturally got involved. The love god appeared on Valentines connected to expressions of ...

In Roman culture, Cupid was the child of the goddess Venus, popularly known today as the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. But for ancient audiences, as myths and texts show, she was ...

Discover Cupid's origin story, symbolism, and intriguing facts. Learn about the Roman god of love's connection to Valentine's Day and his enduring cultural impact.

POPULAR depictions of Cupid portray him as a winged infant, carrying a bow and arrow. This Valentine's Day, we are reminded that when Cupid is around, love comes easy. His arrows have the power to ...