The idea that women could propose marriage on leap day appears to have roots in medieval Europe, with the most popular origin story tracing back to Ireland in the 5th century: The Legend of St. Bridget and St. Patrick According to Irish folklore, St. Bridget of Kildare complained to St. Patric

The Historical and Cultural Origins of the Leap Year Marriage Proposal Tradition Leap year, an extra day added every four years to keep our calendar in alignment with the Earth’s orbit around the sun, has long been surrounded by folklore and special customs. One of the most intriguing tradi

The Paston Letters, a collection of over a thousand correspondences spanning several decades, are among the most valuable primary sources for understanding the social, political, and domestic life of 15th-century England. Margaret’s letters, in particular, shine as candid and detailed narrativ

Margaret Paston stands as one of the most remarkable and insightful women in 15th-century England, not only for her role in managing her family’s affairs during turbulent times but also for the enduring legacy she left through the extraordinary correspondence known as the Paston Letters. Born