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Here's how the Sirens of the 'Odyssey' helped inspire the name of the modern siren, which was first invented around the turn of the 19th century.
Paul Anthony Jones|
You probably say these words every day without realizing they were born in the Middle Ages.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years imprisoned, but his letters reveal a man who held on to hope, humor, and an unwavering belief in justice.
Nitya Rao|
The name Satchmo will always be connected with Louis Armstrong's career and legacy, but its origins highlight his eagerness to commit to a good joke.
Meagan Bojarski|
Why do we say "pardon my French" after dropping an F-bomb? Learn how Victorian polite etiquette turned into a cover for modern cuss words.
Matt Soniak, Nitya Rao|
Did you know these everyday words can be traced back to Roman gods, legends, and ancient myths?
Paul Anthony Jones|
"'I Love Lucy' was never just a title," read Desi Arnaz's last written words to his ex-wife Lucille Ball. The two shared a tumultuous relationship, but stayed bonded until the very end.
Eden Gordon|
The half-goat, half-man deity Pan was associated with springtime, fertility, hunting, farming, shepherds, flocks, meadows, the wilderness, and fear. Here's how Pan helped shape the word "panic."
Paul Anthony Jones|

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