

Paul Anthony Jones
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Paul Anthony Jones is a writer and musician from Newcastle upon Tyne. He is the author of word origins guide Haggard Hawks and Paltry Poltroons, and runs its tie-in Twitter account @HaggardHawks.




These real-life scandals would even shock the biggest ‘Bridgerton’ fans.
There's a colorful Southern saying for pretty much every scenario life might throw at you.
Not every bestseller makes it to Hollywood. Discover five famous novels that never made it to the big screen.
From Agatha Christie to Franz Kafka, these authors disliked their most popular books, stories, and characters.
These Oscar winners nearly quit acting at various points in their careers. Discover how they overcame doubt and went on to Hollywood glory.
Believe it or not, these romantic customs were commonly observed in Elizabethan England during the time when Shakespeare wrote his plays and poetry.
Shakespeare was not above a dirty joke. Here are eight of his filthiest puns and witticisms.
From secret loves to shocking betrayals, explore seven classic novels with romantic twists that left readers gasping.
Shakespeare popularized many of our favorite romance tropes, from "will-they-won't-they" romances to "star-crossed lovers."
Breaking down the origins of the name you’ll hear during this year’s Winter Olympics.
With different categories and votes, the Golden Globes and Academy Awards results don’t always match up.
Breaking down the history of the popular term in figure skating, most notably seen during the Olympics.