In this video, Davina and Ralph delve into the origins of the word "Caesarian" in response to Macduff's revelation about his unconventional birth. They explore the historical context of Caesarian deliveries, debunk myths surrounding...

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In this video, the speaker explores the etymology of dinosaur names and explains the literal meanings behind them. With the help of an expert from London's Natural History Museum, they delve into the origins of terms like "dinosaur"...

This video explores the profound influence of Latin on the English language throughout history, from the Roman times to the modern era. It delves into how Latin words have shaped English vocabulary, from everyday words to scientific...

This video explores five fun facts about ancient Roman schools.

Latin Roots teaches how to expand vocabulary by using knowledge of Latin roots to determine the meaning of unfamiliar complex words.

Miss Palomine explains that most people in Latin America speak Spanish. The people from these countries who now live in the United States are called Hispanics. She then describes Hispanic dress and culture and teaches the student some...

We use words left behind by the Romans every day. Their encounters with the Germanic tribes caused Latin words to slip into our language before it even became "English". In this video let's explore all the words that we've borrowed from...

The first thing to pop into your mind when you hear "Latino" is probably people from Latin America - places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. But where exactly did the history of that word come from, and has it always meant Central...

In today's episode I interview Lane Greene from The Economist. Lane shows us where most people go wrong with their writing and 3 concrete things you can do right now to up your writing level. Listen in today!

In this video, the speaker argues that the English alphabet is in need of an update to better reflect the sounds of the language. They explore letters from other alphabets that could be borrowed and propose the addition of new letters,...

Welcome to what you need before you read, the series where I attempt to inoculate you from boredom by injecting a little context and relevancy into you reading experience. This video will provide background information, context, and...

Learn why those German words that everyone seems to think are so cool aren't actually that cool or even unique to German. Find out why words like "Stinktier" are just as cool in English and the origins of the English versions of some...

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“Etymology” describes the way to research and determine the origins of words.

Alexa teaches you how to understand if a noun is masculine or feminine in French and how to change a French adjective's ending based on the French pronoun! Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your French language skills,...

In this video, Harvard historian David Armitage explores the profound significance of civil war to the ancient Romans, highlighting how it was viewed as a paradoxical and deeply unsettling concept. The term "civil war" represented a...

This video explores the ancient world's approach to developing and attributing scientific knowledge, focusing on key figures such as Galen and the systematization of knowledge in the second century AD. It highlights the collaborative and...

¡Hola a todos! In this video lesson we learn how to conjugate SER (to be) in the present tense as well as use it with descriptions and characteristics. Enjoy!

Psychologist Chris Frith (UCL) relates his intellectual motivations that propelled him to the front lines of psychological research.

Carl has been an educator for the past 21 years. He has held a variety of positions in both multiple districts, from 1st grade teacher to Virtualization Coordinator. He’s a father of three girls, Sophia, Lauren, and Caroline...

Everyday, millions of people around the world use hashtags to sift through the Internet’s endless content – but where did this ubiquitous symbol actually come from?

Here's a Susie Story about the origin of the word 'natural'. Join Sir Linkalot and Lady Lexicographer for the best way to learn spelling and grammar. .

Romulus is the man credited with founding Rome - he and his brother Remus were descendants of Mars the god of War and Venus the goddess of love. The two boys were raised by a wolf and then they decided to make a city, but couldn’t agree...