History
Learn something new about the history of language from all around the world with these surprising articles and videos.
Words Popularized by Shakespeare That We Still Use
16 Spanish-Derived Words That Highlight Hispanic Cultures
Does Boxing Day Have Anything To Do With Boxing?
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A New Planet? Perhaps. What Does The Name “Tyche” Mean?
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What Is The Lesser-Known Language Millions Of People Speak In Spain?
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Meet “Mercedonius,” The Annoying Month That Used To Exist (Sometimes)
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What Bizarre Error Gave California Its Name?
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Why Is It Called The Bermuda Triangle—And Is It Real?
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Who Is The Amber In AMBER Alert?
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What Are The Actual Names Of North And South Korea?
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From The Waltz To The Jitterbug: How Classic Dances Got Their Names
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What Is Negative Capability?
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Who Is The “Nobel” In “Nobel Prize”?
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An unknown language was discovered―what’s its name and where was it found?
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How Does A Pope Choose A Name?
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Why Is New York City Known As “The Big Apple” And “Gotham”?
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Afghanistan, Kazakhstan: How Many “-stans” Are There?
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What Does “Speaking In Tongues” Mean?
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Frozen “Yogurt” Got Its Name From A Misunderstanding
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What is Soft About a Soft Drink? What Does Soda Have to Do With Sodium?
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“Gaza” And “Israel”: Learn The Powerful History Of These Words
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What Is A Quadruple-Witching Day (Or Hour)?
