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WORD ORIGINS and history.

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LEON AKA ETYMOLEON

PODCAST

a weekly exploration of etymology.

Word History is a concise etymological podcast produced and hosted by Leon, also known as Etymoleon. The series is dedicated to tracing the origins and evolution of words, names and phrases within the English language. Each fifteen-minute episode explores the development of a given term, from its earliest recorded usage in ancient or classical languages to its present-day form and meanings. By examining how meanings shift over time, Word History reveals connections between language and the broader movements and moments that shape society and history. Designed for the curious listener, the podcast provides an accessible introduction to etymology, along with stories and events from the past. Listen to clips below.

EPISODE 73: MYTHOLOGY

EPISODE 56: SHOES

EPISODE 41: GESTURES

EPISODE 46: ROYALTY

GAME

A daily etymology challenge.

Test your vocabulary and knowledge of word origins with Derivety, a daily etymological puzzle.