Seething in Etymological Vacuity (The Story of Theodolite)
Anatoly looks at the word “theodolite”.
Anatoly looks at the word “theodolite”.
A quick look at the guilt associated with Africa’s past.
An excerpt from Southeast Asia in World History.
Oxford University Professor of Physics, Frank Close, explains the antimatter errors in ‘Angels and Demons’.
Lawrence M. Scheier answers questions.
This week is the twelfth instalment of our ‘Word Window’ series, in which we present some of the Oxford English Dictionary’s more remarkable words. Last week, we discussed the triple meaning of ‘Big Apple’. This week we have chosen a rather mysterious term; ‘Cruciverbalist’…
A look at what Cassie has been reading this week.
Michelle and Justyna’s excellent adventure at WNYC’s Jazz Loft Live
Ammon Shea reviews I’m Not Hanging Noodles On Your Ears.
The podictionary word of the week is “lieutenant”.
Jeremy Taylor on why chimps and humans are far less similar than we have been led to believe.
Anatoly looks at the origin of the word “Wednesday”.
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s birth.
A look that the third attemped invasion of Chad and the division of the Zaghawa tribe.
An excerpt from South Africa in World History.
Lawrence Scheier answers questions.