Linguistic History

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History

How Did the Days of the Week Get Their Names?

Discover the fascinating origins of the days of the week, from ancient mythology and celestial observations to Roman...

Aisha Bennett · · 7 min
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History

What’s the origin of the name Dutch for people from the Netherlands?

Explore the fascinating origin of the term 'Dutch' from Old English 'deutsch' and its evolution through European history,...

Jenny Zhang · · 10 min