What's the difference between a Pilgrim and a Puritan? And what do they have to do with Thanksgiving anyway??We'll look at the roots of a beloved American holiday and how they connect with the Protestant Revolution. Raise y...

Here comes Peter Cottontail! It's almost time for Easter! But what does Easter mean? How did it get its name?Did the Catholics just piggy-back off a holiday for an ancient goddess??Let's "hunt" down the answer toget...

I bet you know a lot of Kevins, but when was the last time you saw a baby named Kevin?Today we explore Kevins journey from Celtic Saint to American scamp. Learn just how popular (or unpopular) this name really is!Sources:...

After a stupidly long hiatus we are back with more naming fun!Join us this episode for an in-depth look at the journey of orange, both the color and the fruit!Links:

Ah the immortal Bard.  We can credit Shakespeare with many things: shaping the English language, bringing theatre to the common man, giving High School drama departments something to perform that's in the public domain. But can we ...