Other cultures name themselves differently.
Our names aren't normal. The structure of + + is not how much of the world does it. Other cultures squeeze in extra information such as tribal names, ancestral villages,…
Sur vs Sûr
Do you know the difference between sur and sûr? They aren't the same! Sur = a preposition (on or on top of) Sûr/sûre = sure or certain Depending on the…
Where did your surname come from?
Our last names reveal the lives of our ancestors. Though it's not always obvious, they can tell us where they lived, what they did, what others thought of them, and…
Why a Language Map of the World is Impossible
Map Men attempt to use basic graphic software to chart global linguistics. They explore how national borders, colonialism, and political identity complicate the classification of languages, dialects, and official status.…
French book list
and the order to read them
The People’s Recorder Podcast: Revitalizing the Oneida Language and Preserving Their History Native: Historians Do Stand-Up
In 1977, Charlie Hill became the first Native comedian to perform on a national TV broadcast – a groundbreaking performance in television and cultural history. “It was a huge…
Why we don’t have a sarcasm mark
Why is there no punctuation mark for irony? Or to flag up a rhetorical question? Well, the fact is: there once was. Numerous innovative marks have been invented then discarded…
Anthony Burgess on the Human Condition
Speaking in 1974 on Russell Harty
Rob Words: Before the Roman alphabet, English was written out using runes
Rob explores how runes were used in the distant past, how they've been abused by groups like the Nazis, and how they could be used in the future.