Few moments in a person’s life are as emotional — and possibly as nerve-racking — as a marriage proposal. These proposals tend to be instantly recognizable, with a suitor dropping to one knee, ring in hand, to ask perhaps the most important question of their life: “Will you marry me?”  It’s a tradition observed across much of the Western world, and one depicted in countless paintings, photos, films, and social media posts. But where does the customary kneeling gesture come from? We could, after all, be doing all manner of actions: standing with our arms out wide, bowing theatrically, or spinning on our heads in an act of wild virility. Let’s journey back ...Read More