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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi: wonderful Welsh words

March 1, 2024

The 1st of March is St David’s Day, named for the patron saint of Wales. David (or Dewi in Welsh) … Continued

December 12, 2023

Whovians… assemble! It’s a landmark year for fans of the British science fiction show Doctor Who, as the BBC celebrates

September 26, 2023

Turkish delight Look up the word Turkish in the Collins Dictionary and you’ll encounter several compounds that hint at the

September 12, 2023

It’s been a summer of cinema this year, with Greta Gerwig’s long-awaited Barbie movie finally hitting the screens at the

August 17, 2023

Not all those who wander are lost, and when it comes to travel, sometimes wandering is one of the most

July 21, 2023

Arguably one of the most epic high-fantasy novels ever written, The Lord of the Rings trilogy introduced fans to Middle-earth,

June 20, 2023

Alright? Don’t worry, you’re not actually expected to respond to that question. Just like any other language, English has many

June 16, 2023

Dinna fash, sassenach. With those three little words, a thousand Google searches were launched. The sizzling romance between Jamie and

June 15, 2023

Although the British and the Americans understand each other the vast majority of the time, there are still many important