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A part of the painting “De triomf van de Doods” (or “The Triumph of Death”) by Flemish Renaissance artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Circa 1562. Source: Public Domain.
14 JUL 2025 · 5 MIN

The 14th Century Pandemic That Made Today’s English Language

The Black Death of the 14th century remains one of history’s most devastating pandemics. This historical dark period claimed millions of lives and upended societal norms. Beyond its immediate impacts, this pandemic…
Painting of “The Battle of Hastings in 1066” by François-Hyppolite Debon, Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen (France). Source: Public Domain
30 JUN 2025 · 3 MIN

How One War Rewrote the English Language

On the crisp autumn day of October 14, 1066, a pivotal war unfolded in southern England. One that forever altered the course of English history, and also language. Picture this scene: William…