Arts Feb 14 New exhibit chronicles how love has been depicted in art through the ages By Jared Bowen, GBH
World Feb 14 Russia moves to extinguish pro-Navalny ‘flashlight’ protests Officials accused Navalny’s allies of acting on NATO’s instructions. Kremlin-backed TV channels warned that flashlight rallies were part of major uprisings around the world. State news agencies cited unnamed sources saying a terrorist group was plotting attacks during unapproved mass… By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press
Science Feb 14 Why that one song will always remind you of your ex This Valentine’s Day, three neuroscientists explain why music-evoked memories are so potent -- and whether we can let them go. By Nsikan Akpan
Arts Feb 14 In defense of going over-the-top on Valentine’s Day Yes, you should get that giant teddy bear for your Valentine. By Elizabeth Flock
Poetry Feb 13 For Valentine’s Day, put down your phone and face your feelings with these poems We are more connected than ever, but poet Matthew Siegel finds it’s made communication and knowing our own feelings more difficult. By Jennifer Hijazi
Feb 14 Love is fleeting but these vintage valentines are worth keeping By Dayana Morales Gomez If you're looking for inspiration, the Library of Virginia has a collection of a few hundred postcards and greeting cards dating back to the early 20th century. Continue reading
Feb 14 Why playing hard to get works and other dating lessons from behavioral economics By Dan Ariely Dan Ariely explains how not to fill out your online dating profile, how to help a friend be less picky in who she dates and what questions to ask on a first date. Continue reading
Feb 12 A good gift should have these two characteristics By Dan Ariely Behavioral economist Dan Ariely explains the two characteristics of a good gift. Continue reading
Feb 12 Love or hate being single, have your say with #SingleLifeIn3Words By News Desk With Valentine’s Day coming up on Sunday, the hashtag #SingleLifeIn3Words has zoomed on Twitter. Here are some that caught our eye. Continue reading
Feb 11 What a labor economist can teach you about online dating By Paul Oyer Can economics explain online dating? This labor economist thinks it can. Continue reading