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Word History, the etymology podcast from Etymoleon, uncovers the origins of words. Each 15 minute episode traces the evolution of terms, from the old languages they stem from to how their meanings have changed over time. Discovering where words come from sheds light on moments from history, from cultural shifts and ancient myths to historical figures and pivotal events.
Guess the word from the meaning of its origin. Play Derivety, the daily etymology game created by Etymoleon at derivety.com.
OLD WORDS NEW NAMES
After looking into the origins of hundreds of names for the Word History podcast, Leon embarked on a project to invent entirely new names by combining word elements from various ancient languages, culminating in the creation of 75 names.
Whether you’re an expectant parent or just have a curiosity for names, read the full collection now.