History
Learn something new about the history of language from all around the world with these surprising articles and videos.
Speak of the Devil! 15 Infernal Names for The Evil One
A Brief History of Word Games
The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egypt
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What Does the Name “November” Mean?
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The Meanings Behind These (In)Famous Potion Ingredients
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16 Spanish-Derived Words That Highlight Hispanic Cultures
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Who Is “Jack” in the Term “Jack-o’-Lantern”?
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The Happiest Face On Earth: A Brief History Of The Smiley
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Was There A Real Uncle Sam?
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The Language Legacy Of 9/11: How A Single Day Changed Our Language
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Alpha, Beta, What’s Next? The Greek Alphabet Explained
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What’s So “Sinister” About The Left Hand?
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Understanding The Caribbean: The Countries, People, And Words That Come From The Region
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Get To The Heart Of Soul Food With These Words
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Unfurl These Banner Facts And Words About Flag Day
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How Did the Month of June Get Its Name?
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Terms That Show The Diversity Of Jewish American Life
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How Did the Month of May Get Its Name?
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What Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?
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The Forgotten Verses of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
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Why Do We Call It The “Silver Screen”?
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What Is So Romantic About The Romance Languages?
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Meet Two Extinct Letters Of The Alphabet: “Thorn” And “Wynn”
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Should We Use BCE Instead Of BC?
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What Does “Amen” Mean At The End Of A Prayer?
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“Pagan” vs. “Wicca”: What Is The Difference?
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“America The Beautiful” Lyrics You Probably Don’t Know
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What Is In The Oath Of Office?
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“Democracy” vs. “Republic”: Is There A Difference?
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Why Do We Say “Hello” and “Hi”?
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Can You Run For President Using A Nickname?
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Why Do We Have “Red States” And “Blue States”?
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What Does Freedom Of Speech Mean?
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What In The World Is The “Hindenburg Omen”?
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“Democrat” vs. “Republican”: Where Did The Parties Get Their Names?
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Where Did The Acronyms POTUS And FLOTUS Come From?
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What Do The Latin Phrases And Symbols On The Dollar Bill Mean?
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Black Lives Matter And 9 Other Influential Calls To Action You Should Know
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Why Is The Name “Jack” Used In So Many Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales?
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Why Is The Language Of The Sioux In Danger?
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From “Great Society” to “Green New Deal”: How Do Politicians Name Policies?
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We Can Thank Alexander Hamilton For Giving Us These Words
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Why Are Singing Groups Called “Glee Clubs”?
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What Is A “Claret Jug”?
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What Was New York’s Original Name?
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What Is A “Ban”?
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Why Is The Word “Root” In “Root Beer”?
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From The Grammys To The Oscars: The Stories Behind The Names
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The Surprisingly Religious Background Of “Golly,” “Gosh,” And “Gee”
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The History Of The New York Times Crossword Puzzle
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What’s The Difference Between Socialism vs. Communism?
