{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Mancave Podcast ","title":"The Dark History of Valentines Day | Bloody Hearts & Dark Histories: The Truth About Valentine’s Day","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5cc3c787\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1973,"description":"Think Valentine’s Day is all about chocolates and roses? Think again. In this episode of The Mancave Podcast, we’re peeling back the romantic façade to uncover the dark, twisted origins of this so-called day of love. From ancient Roman rituals that make modern dating look tame to executions that put a whole new spin on the phrase love hurts, we’re diving deep into the history they don’t teach you in greeting cards.\nTune in as we break down the eerie past of February 14th, explore how it transformed into the Hallmark holiday we know today, and maybe—just maybe—ruin Valentine’s Day for you forever. You’ve been warned.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lyEehRHxRv4ERrF__08_E4Ea2FOtBxqZxmnMZkLbe3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM0NTEwLzE2NjQx/OTg4MjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}