Autumn traditions and their lexicon
For convenience, the weather people kickstart autumn by inaugurating it on 1 September. But the first astronomical day of autumn … Continued
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Language Lovers
European Day of Languages
Monday 26 September marks The European Day of Languages. It was launched in 2001 by the Council of Europe at
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Coding Week: 9 key terms for your technology glossary
If the words Java and Python only make you think of a hot cup of coffee and a slithery creature,
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Divining the hallmarks of Gothic literature
Spooky season is rapidly approaching. With dark nights, cold weather and the golden hues of the season to look forward
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National Radio Day
20 August marks National Radio Day, a celebration on the calendar since the early 1990s. Its organizers enjoin us to
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Lucky number 7! Exploring the language of superstition
Are you very superstitious or do you take bad luck with a pinch of salt? Superstition is defined as a
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Brummie and proud of it: 15 bostin words
With the Commonwealth Games taking place there between 28th July and 8th August, the UK’s second city finds itself in
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Let the games begin: Tracking the etymology of the Commonwealth Games
It’s a year of sport ahead! We’re kicking off with the Commonwealth Games, an annual multi-sport international competition held every
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Brush up! 5 archaeological gems
Whether your first introduction to the world of archaeology was the classroom or Jurassic Park, the ability to study the
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