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Lingthusiasm Episode 110: The history of the history of Indo-European – Interview with Danny Bate
Before there was English, or Latin, or Czech, or Hindi, there was a language that they all have in common, which we call Proto-Indo-European. Linguists have long been fascinated by the quest to get a glimpse into what Proto-Indo-European must … Continue reading
The English words nobody can explain
[…] Let’s explore some English mysteries. And go to https://ground.news/robwords to see how language shapes our perspectives. Save 40% for unlimited access to the Vantage Plan through my link. Some of the most ordinary words in English have origins that … Continue reading
The Man Who Accidentally Discovered Antimatter
How Paul Dirac uncovered the anti-universe. Sponsored by Hostinger – visit https://ve42.co/hostinger and use the code VERITASIUM to get an extra discount on top of the sale prices. Get your exclusive edition of Veritasium’s first tabletop game – join 8,000+ … Continue reading
The mummy of king Tutankhamun was laid inside 3 coffins nested within each, with the innermost coffin made of 110.4 kg of solid gold. For the first time since his tomb was opened 100 years ago, the 3 coffins is being displayed together at the new Grand Egyptian Museum now
The mummy of king Tutankhamun was laid inside 3 coffins nested within each, with the innermost coffin made of 110.4 kg of solid gold. For the first time since his tomb was opened 100 years ago, the 3 coffins is … Continue reading
Early Maxixe or Samba
This film clip is a mystery (at the moment anyway). It somewhat resembles a maxixe, but it has samba-like steps throughout. The woman’s attire places it around 1914, with the split skirt and headband with a feather. We know that … Continue reading
Why Does Britain’s Weirdest City Have No Centre?
Salford’s oldest part has been consumed by its neighbour Manchester, its old town hall and cathedral sit forgotten along a major through road, and city council use offices miles and miles into the suburbs. This is a story about Salford … Continue reading
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