The Most Likable TV Characters of the ’70s Published: March 15, 2024 by Angie Menjivar When culture starts to shift, as it did in the 70s, some take the lead, proudly proclaiming their progressive beliefs […]
22 of History’s Most Famous Duels Published: May 1, 2023 by Colman Andrews A duel is a formalized fight between two individuals, theoretically with equally matched weapons — almost always either swords or […]
Australian Words and Phrases Americans Just Don’t Understand Published: August 1, 2019 by Colman Andrews Until its restrictive immigration laws were eased in the mid-20th century, Australia’s culture, apart from that of the indigenous Aboriginal […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Updated: August 21, 2019 by Sarah Burns [cnxvideo id=”763007″ placement=”ros”]We all make mistakes in our daily speech and writing. Sometimes mistakes are even made for us — […]
The Word of the Year Says a Lot About American History: Here’s Every One Since 1990 Updated: January 6, 2020 by Grant Suneson The English language is constantly evolving. As communities absorb different cultures and new ideas emerge, people develop more accurate ways […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: July 23, 2023 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home took to reading and studying new subjects to pass the time. […]
Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: July 12, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: December 10, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: January 18, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: May 27, 2020 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
The Longest-Lived Empires in History Published: December 24, 2022 by John Harrington An empire comprises many territories ruled by one centralized governing body, often an emperor or other monarch. As long as […]
Centuries of Influence: History’s Longest-Lasting Imperial Powers Published: August 26, 2023 by John Harrington An empire is made up of many territories governed by a central authority like an emperor. Humans have long aspired […]
The Longest-Lived Empires in History Published: August 23, 2023 by John Harrington An empire comprises many territories ruled by one centralized governing body, often an emperor or other monarch. As long as […]
Words People Get Wrong All the Time Published: August 12, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
People Get These Words Wrong All the Time Published: June 4, 2021 by Sarah Burns During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home have taken to reading and studying new subjects to pass the […]
The Largest Private Residence in Every State Updated: July 5, 2022 by John Harrington A man’s home is his castle, so the saying goes. In the case of certain homeowners in the U.S., their […]
This Is the Longest-Lived Empire in History Published: January 18, 2022 by John Harrington and Douglas A. McIntyre Homo sapiens began to appear about 300,000 years ago. It was only about 10,000 years ago, however, that humans began […]
The Longest-Lived Empires in History Published: December 25, 2021 by John Harrington An empire comprises many territories ruled by one centralized governing body, often an emperor or other monarch. As long as […]
21 Grammar Rules That Confuse Everyone Published: June 21, 2023 by Josie Green English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation conventions, is full of contradictions, exceptions, and rules that we probably know implicitly […]
The 25 Oldest Things in the World Published: September 30, 2023 by John Harrington and Grant Suneson Many Americans are fascinated with ancient artifacts, from family heirlooms to museum relics. These items provide a tangible glimpse into […]