cultural influence

France’s Base-20 Math Problem

Why do the French say 'four-twenties' for 80? This linguistic quirk is a fascinating relic from a base-20 counting system…

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Biography of a Word: The Journey of ‘Assassin’

Discover the dramatic history of the word 'assassin,' a term born from a mysterious medieval sect in the mountains of…

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The Role of the Italian Language in Opera

The influence of the Italian language in opera is profound and far-reaching. As the birthplace of this magnificent form of…

2 years ago

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part I

The English language is a kaleidoscope of cultural influence, where words from different corners of the world have found a…

2 years ago

Spanish in Africa: The Story of Equatorial Guinea

Among the languages spoken across the vast continent of Africa, Spanish has a unique and intriguing tale. Unlike English, French,…

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The Impact of Indigenous Languages on Spanish in Latin America

When the Spanish conquest began in the 15th century, the Latin American landscape was a vast mosaic of diverse indigenous…

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