Cuckold: The Story of Valentine's Day
Channel: Alliterative
Date: 2015-02-10

The medieval origins of the word “Cuckold”, its connections to Valentine’s Day, Chaucer, and the history of why Valentine's Day is celebrated in February.

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Show notes & credits: http://www.alliterative.net/cuckold
Transcript: http://www.alliterative.net/cuckold-transcript
Related blog post: http://www.alliterative.net/blog/2015/2/9/my-cuckoo-valentine
Related podcast episode: http://www.alliterative.net/podcast/2016/2/7/episode-11-cuckold

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