There's no epic mythology to a word so basic, and no considerable change throughout the English-speaking centuries (though until the 1300s, "meat" and "food" meant pretty much the same thing), but ...

Homer's language, used in his epic poems, which laid the foundations of Western literature, was never spoken but echoes in ...

At Petertide, Andrew Davison explores the origins of words associated with Holy Orders. Illustrations by Dave Walker ...

Cannellini beans are native to Peru, but have a decidedly Italian sounding name, but several other cultures played a role in ...

The ancient Greeks came up with seven different words for the types of love. Experts break down what they mean and how to foster the types of love in your life. Yup, There Are A Total Of *Seven ...

A visitor watches a Toyota new Prius, a hybrid car, at Toyota showroom in Tokyo, Japan, on May 18, 2009. Nearly every example of English hybrid words combine Greek and Latin, and — interestingly — the ...

Greek is an intimidating language to learn—but if you practice these Greek phrases, words, and slang before your next trip, you'll speak like a local in no time.

3 Ancient Greek Words That Will Help You Lead a Happy, Successful Modern Life. Science shows having more precise words for everyday experiences helps you navigate them better.

In the Devanagari script, there is no upper and lowercase. So, the name of God can become a proper noun and a common noun. Shakti can mean both power and a goddess. Dharma can refer to an idea as ...

Greek Lessons by Han Kang — lost for words on whatsapp (opens in a new window) Save Bryan Karetnyk. Published May 12 2023. Jump to comments section Print this page. Unlock the Editor’s Digest ...