that silent letters exist in English. and the spelling system just hasn't kept up with it. like through and thought and night ...

The word “diadem” comes from the ancient Greek term diádēma, meaning “band” or “fillet,” which itself derives from diadein — ...

The noun version of the Old French verb “anoier” was “enui and annui,” meaning “chagrin, sadness.” Eventually, the Modern ...

The first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary debuted in 1888; it was missing the word “bondmaid.” It took 50 years to ...

The word oppress originated in the Middle English period (around the 14th century) from the Old French word oppresser, which ...

World No. 1 An Se-young captured the women’s singles title at the French Open on Sunday, earning her ninth international ...

If you've been wondering how to pronounce the Louvre ever since the iconic Paris museum was raided on Sunday, then you'll ...

FOOD, specifically particular dishes, also journeys to many places until they reach the place where they become known. Filipino pancit have Chinese origins. Kare-kare affirms Southeast Asian curry ...

Sir — The audacity of the thieves at the Louvre will likely spark another round of debate about museum security and insurance ...

OP-ED. Political scientist Bruno Cautrès argues that France's current political instability stems from a failed strategy: ...