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The thrice-weekly newsletter of Wordorigins.org. Since 1997, we have been providing rigorously researched, yet readable information on the history of the English language.
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Dear Audrey WWII
Follow the story of Audrey and Leonard as told through letters he wrote when drafted by the Army starting on April 1, 1942.
Forgotten Taverns
Thoughts, stories and ideas about 17th, 18th, and 19th century taverns.
Hotel Florida
Occasional dispatches on the three-way fight—then and now.
Punjab Now and Then
Exploring Punjab’s past and present through history, travel, culture, and personal storytelling including excerpts from my book.