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Some Old English words haven't changed much over the centuries. From "cat" to "friend," here are seven modern words that are quite similar to their Old English counterparts.
Jane Alexander|
A lot of people think that the “mare” in “nightmare” refers to a horse—like the one ominously poking its head past the curtain in Swiss painter Henry Fuseli’s 1
Tim Brinkhof|
From "paint the town red" to "mad as a hatter," many of our favorite idioms originated or were popularized in the era of Queen Victoria.
Chris Wheatley|
The English language is a mosaic of different languages and cultures, which allowed elements of Norse mythology to linger in the vocabulary we use every day.
Meagan Bojarski|
Discover the heartbreaking story behind Sharon Tate's final words, as court transcripts revealed her desperate plea for her unborn son.
Nitya Rao|
Your guide to English terms as you watch the new season of ‘Ted Lasso.’
Paul Anthony Jones|
Why do we say “two peas in a pod” to describe things that are nearly identical? The expression dates back centuries—and peas are the perfect comparison.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Here's how the Sirens of the 'Odyssey' helped inspire the name of the modern siren, which was first invented around the turn of the 19th century.
Paul Anthony Jones|

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