History

Learn something new about the history of language from all around the world with these surprising articles and videos.

206 results

Learn About

  • Education
  • Language Stories
  • Pop Culture
  • Trending Words

Featured Topics

  • History
  • Literature
  • Nature
  • Science & Technology
Filter

206 results

Learn About

  • Education
  • Language Stories
  • Pop Culture
  • Trending Words

Featured Topics

  • History
  • Literature
  • Nature
  • Science & Technology

Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?

Relish the Spirit of Ramadan with These Essential Words

History

The Major Facts About The Month of Ramadan

History

“Commonwealth” vs. “State”: Which One Do You Reside In?

Commonly Confused

From Suffrage to Sisterhood: What Is Feminism and What Does...

Current Events

Why Do We Have Leap Year?

Current Events

The Complexity Of African American Vernacular English

History

Is It Called Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?

History

What Do Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, And Lent...

History

Understanding Black History: 10 Terms That Illuminate the Black Experience...

Current Events

9 Powerful Words From Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

History

The Meaning of Kwanzaa and Its Celebrations

Food & Drink

The Stories Behind New Year’s Traditions Around The World

History
« Previous Entries
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
Next Entries »

Featured

What's The Secret History Of The Term "Pundit"?

Regardless of your opinions about the pundits you see on TV every day, you'll want to know the sage and also secretive history of the word "pundit." Take a look.

Learn about the term!

Afghanistan, Kazakhstan: How Many “-stans” Are There?

The suffix –stan is Persian and Urdu for “place of,” or "where one stands." Can you name all the countries whose name ends in "-stan"?

Find out the answer here!

Deepen Your Understanding Of Black History With These Terms

Strengthen your grasp of Black history by learning about some of the terms that have played an important role in Black lives and American history.

Do you know these 10 terms?