The stereotypical heart image, two round lobes meeting at a single point, is a universal symbol of love and heart health. We see it almost everywhere -- in ...

The 13th-century French manuscript "Romance of the Pear" contains an early depiction of the heart as a symbol of love. Allegorical image from the Roman de la poire. Image courtesy of Bibliothèque ...

DENVER • The rug had several columns, with bright red squares down the center and a few lining the edges of a neutral-colored background. At first glance, the square-shaped symbols looked like ...

Download the MP3 audio version of this story here, or sign up for The Explainer’s free daily podcast on iTunes. Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. In 2006, Keelin McDonell attempted to track down ...

Whether it’s a chocolate in heart shaped box, an emoji with hearts for eyes, iconic design such as I ️ NY or even liking an image on Instagram, the heart symbol is about as ubiquitous as it comes. But ...

A colored photo of a southwestern rug practically jumped off the page of the Pueblo Chieftain classifieds in July and early August. The headline advertised a “rare” and “must-see” textile. The rug had ...

Why do we draw hearts that look nothing like an actual heart? Why do we think that love comes from the heart if our feelings actually come from our brain? Let's find out! But Why – A show for curious ...

In March, a mother was horrified to find a pedophile symbol on a toy she bought for her daughter. Although the symbol was not intentionally placed on the toy by the company who manufactured the item, ...

Creating hearts in Microsoft Word is a fun way to add a personal touch to your documents. Whether you’re crafting a special note, designing invitations, or simply expressing affection, here’s how you ...

A large sculpture of a heart symbol bordered by the letters “SF” emerged near the cable car stop at the foot of California Street in recent days, a crowning new feature that is part of an effort to ...

Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. In 2006, Keelin McDonell attempted to track down the origin of the holiday’s heart-symbol to explain how it got its familiar shape. Her article is reprinted ...