175 Vintage Boy Names—and Their Meanings—That Are Perfect for Your Little Gent

Monty — A French name meaning "mountain," Monty would be perfect for your little adventurer. Flint — Meaning “hard, grey stone” or “stream,” Flint is associated with strength, resilience and a ...

The etymology of Halloween: How centuries of culture, language, and lore shaped the way we talk about 'Fright Night'

The word Halloween seems like a good place to start. The Christian holiday All Saints' Day has been celebrated on Nov. 1 for over a thousand years. Another word for "saint" is "hallow" — as in ...
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The Greek OXI Was a Message of Freedom to the World

Throughout the history of Greece, "OXI" was exclaimed to the enemy at various times, most famously on "OXI Day." ...
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European Cities With Names Derived From Greek

Many well-known European cities trace the roots of their names back to Greece, reflecting their rich histories.

From ‘Pandemic’ To ‘Carnival’: Guess 27 Word Roots Perfectly

Think you’ve got a sharp language IQ? It’s time to prove it. This 27-question quiz will put your knowledge of word roots and ...
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Greek Goddess Rhea: Mother of the Gods & Queen of the Titans

Rhea is one of the most important ancient Greek gods. Although a Titan, she was responsible for both the birth and survival of the most famous Greek Gods such as Zeus and Hera. However, today while ...
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The Ins and Outs and 'Idiots' of Greek Democracy

Athenian democracy consisted of three main bodies of governance – the Ekklesia, the Boule, and the Dikasteria. The first of these, known also as the Assembly, was the sovereign governing body of ...
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When I use a word . . . On the origins of medical words

Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK In English medical vocabulary Greek words, Latin words, and hybrid ...