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

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

No matter how much internet users root, root, root for them, the "Dancing Dutchman" and his rat "Chauncey" were never MLB ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Mikhael’s in Cedar Rapids is exactly that kind of place. From the outside, you might drive right past this modest brick building with its simple blue awnings and unassuming facade. But that would be a ...

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