Here Are Six Ways Our Perception of History Has Changed
By Lara Mudie Latta "God cannot alter the past, though historians can." - Samuel Butler…
9 months ago
Origins
How a Petty Sibling Rivalry Gave us Adidas and Puma
Conflicts in life are unpleasant. It destroys relationships and leaves a bitter taste in our…
4 years ago
Meet the 18th-Century Real-Life ‘Gnomes’ Paid to Sit in a Garden, Dispensing Wisdom
It turns out that the garden gnome that we now use to ornament our garden…
4 years ago
“Snollygoster” is a Lost Word with Lasting Meaning
Snollygoster (snahl-ee-gahs-tuhr) - an unprincipled person, a liar, especially a politician This ridiculously fun-to-say word…
6 years ago
The History of Saint Patrick’s Day
By Dr. Edward Whelan What is the history of Saint Patrick’s Day? St Patrick’s Day…
6 years ago
This is Why We Think Pirates Talk in a “Pirate Accent”
Answer provided by Oscar Tay: What most people know of as the “pirate accent” is…
7 years ago