Be My Valentine?

In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we explore both the romantic and the notorious sides of February 14th. First, we dive into the origins of Valentine’s Day, tracing its roots from ancient Roman festivals to the modern celebration of love, chocolates, and flowers. We discuss how St. Valentine became associated with romance and how the holiday evolved over time.Then, we shift gears to a much darker chapter in Valentine’s history—the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929. We break down the bloody gangland execution orchestrated by Al Capone’s men against rival George "Bugs" Moran’s gang in Chicago. We analyze the crime’s impact on the Prohibition-era mob wars and how it cemented Capone’s ruthless reputation.Blending history, crime, and culture, this episode unpacks the dual nature of Valentine’s Day—both as a symbol of love and a reminder of one of organized crime’s most infamous events.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2 https://www.trouphistory.org/the-origins-of-valentines-day/ https://www.britannica.com/event/Saint-Valentines-Day-Massacre https://www.history.com/topics/crime/saint-valentines-day-massacre https://vault.fbi.gov/St.%20Valentines%20Day%20Massacre