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fromThe Local France
1 day ago
Paris food

French Word of the Day: Jour chome

'Jour chômé' refers to a mandatory non-working day in France, distinct from public holidays.
May Day (May 1st) is the only legally mandated 'jour chômé' where working requires extra pay.
#english-language
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Typography

Enough Is Enuf by Gabe Henry review the battle to reform English spelling

English spelling is complicated and rooted in a mix of historical influences, making reform efforts challenging.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Typography

Enough Is Enuf by Gabe Henry review the battle to reform English spelling

English spelling is complicated and rooted in a mix of historical influences, making reform efforts challenging.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Dr. Esther Mi-Jung Park: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future of Language

Language is crucial for human connection, culture, and identity, and the disappearance of a language signifies the loss of thought and history.
#language-evolution
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

30 Words that Changed their Meaning Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times - Medievalists.net

Words evolve significantly over time, reflecting cultural and societal changes.
Understanding historical meanings of words provides insights into the evolution of language.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

How Medieval Peoples Shaped Modern Words - Medievalists.net

Medieval peoples significantly shaped modern language, with many words evolving from names of tribes and cultures.
fromOpen Culture
8 months ago
Writing

The Alphabet Explained: The Origin of Every Letter

The letter 'J' originated from the letter 'I' in ancient Rome, as both served different roles depending on context.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

30 Words that Changed their Meaning Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times - Medievalists.net

Words evolve significantly over time, reflecting cultural and societal changes.
Understanding historical meanings of words provides insights into the evolution of language.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

How Medieval Peoples Shaped Modern Words - Medievalists.net

Medieval peoples significantly shaped modern language, with many words evolving from names of tribes and cultures.
fromOpen Culture
8 months ago
Writing

The Alphabet Explained: The Origin of Every Letter

The letter 'J' originated from the letter 'I' in ancient Rome, as both served different roles depending on context.
more#language-evolution
#richard-iii
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

How do you re-create the voice of a 15th century king? Dig up his skeleton

Richard III's skeletal remains inform insights about his voice and regional dialect, revealing a medieval Yorkshire accent.
fromMail Online
7 months ago
LA Kings

King Richard III's accent was more Yorkshire than posh, scientists say

King Richard III likely spoke with a Yorkshire accent, not the posh voice often portrayed in films.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

How do you re-create the voice of a 15th century king? Dig up his skeleton

Richard III's skeletal remains inform insights about his voice and regional dialect, revealing a medieval Yorkshire accent.
fromMail Online
7 months ago
LA Kings

King Richard III's accent was more Yorkshire than posh, scientists say

King Richard III likely spoke with a Yorkshire accent, not the posh voice often portrayed in films.
more#richard-iii
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