The life of Geoffrey Chaucer (ca. 1340-1400), often labeled “the father of English poetry,” ought to be an open book: He is mentioned almost 500 times in contemporary records, far more than ...

Then there was Geoffrey Chaucer, who wrote in his medieval poem “Parliament of Fowl” that English birds mated on Valentine’s ...

The romantic holiday has been celebrated for centuries, but the history behind it is much darker than red roses.

Lupercalia was an ancient Roman fertility festival in mid-February where young men drew women’s names from a box, often ...

Vintage Dishes columnist Karla Knutson said these bars are rich and delicious and pair well with a scoop of ice cream.

He was born between 1340 and 1343, son of John Chaucer, a London vintner, and Agnes (Copton). Geoffrey began his career in the service of Lionel, third son of King Edward III, and held various offices ...

Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Christopher Cannon makes Chaucer's complete works available in a new scholarly-yet-accessible set ...

Valentine’s Week offers various special days from February 7th to 14th to celebrate different forms of love and affection.

Geoffrey Chaucer joins the Yebeebies gang for a ruder than usual story. Chaucer was one of the first people to write down some of the naughtier words that we use today.