Curious about why Thor uses his iconic Shakespearean speech pattern? Marvel has provided a long-awaited answer to one of its ...

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 ...

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 ...

The holiday's modern traditions are largely attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, who first linked St. Valentine's Day with romantic love in his poetry. The most popular Valentine's Day gifts are candy ...

The first instance of St. Valentine’s Day having anything to do with romance came in 1382 from English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in his 700-line poem Parlement of Foules. Yes, the same ...

From its early roots nearly 2,000 years ago, via celebrated poet Geoffrey Chaucer, and including the lacey Valentine’s cards of the Victorian era, it is still heralded as the most romantic day ...

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.