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Valentine’s Day is famous for grand displays of affection like giving flowers, chocolates, and cards. But some people in history have shown their love in even more incredible ways.
From building huge monuments to making big personal sacrifices, here are six stories of love that went far beyond what we usually see on Valentine’s Day. These tales show us that love can be both big and lasting.
The Taj Mahal India’s Taj Mahal is more than just a monumental tourist attraction it’s a symbol of love. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this architectural wonder in 1632 as a tomb for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth.
The construction took over a decade, involved thousands of workers, and nearly bankrupted the empire. The emperor’s love was so profound that after his own death in 1666, he was laid to rest next to his wife in the Taj Mahal’s white marble chambers.
Wagner’s ‘Tribschen Idyll’ The celebrated composer Richard Wagner, known for his powerful operas, showed his tender side when he composed “Tribschen Idyll” as a birthday gift for his wife, Cosima, on her 33rd birthday.
On Christmas morning 1870, Wagner surprised her by having a small orchestra perform it at their home, creating a magical musical moment that Cosima cherished deeply, as reflected in her diary.
Edward VIII’s Abdication The romantic tale of Britain’s King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne for the woman he loved, is legendary. In 1936, choosing his love for Wallis Simpson a divorced American socialite over the crown, Edward stepped down in a move that shocked the world.
The couple married a year later and lived out their days as exiles in France, a testament to their commitment to each other despite enormous sacrifices.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnets for Robert Browning The romance between poets Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning is one of the literary world’s great love stories. Elizabeth wrote “Sonnets from the Portuguese,” a series of love poems, during their courtship.
Initially hesitant to share them, she eventually did, and Robert was so moved by their beauty that he persuaded her to publish them. These poems are celebrated for their emotional depth and eloquence, with the famous line, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.”
Horace Greasley’s Prison Camp EscapesDuring World War II, British soldier Horace Greasley heroically escaped from his prison camp over 200 times to reunite with his lover, Rosa Rauchbach, a translator of Jewish descent.
Despite being moved to a camp 40 miles away, Greasley risked his life to see her, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to love beyond the confines of war.
Joe DiMaggio’s Flowers for Marilyn Monroe Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and actress Marilyn Monroe had a brief, tumultuous marriage, but DiMaggio’s love endured long after their divorce.
Following Monroe’s death in 1962, DiMaggio mourned her passing by sending red roses to her grave three times a week for 20 years, a poignant gesture of lasting devotion.
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