Curated Video
The Origins of Colorful Language: Exploring the Words for Colors
In this video, the host explores the origins of words for colors. From black to white, and all the hues in between, he delves into etymology and uncovers interesting connections and historical influences. He also discusses the...
Soliloquy
Are Satan, Lucifer, and the Devil the same being?
Where do the names, but where do these names such as Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, and the Devil come from. In this video we try and summon the man himself, and after that fails Patrick from the channel Name Explain steps in to fill us in....
Advocate of Wordz
What Is Poetry? - Poetry Defined
In the inaugural episode of this new webseries "Poetry Defined," we tackle our series' namesake. We define what poetry is and briefly explore its etymology. This will set-up the rest of this series moving forward.
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CU ZI Sandpainting in mandala shrine / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
CU ZI Sandpainting in mandala shrine / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
TED-Ed
Where Do New Words Come From?
Gadzooks! Where do new words come from? Who decides what a word means? What about memes? Young etymologists will be fascinated by a short video all about words, words, words.
TED-Ed
Why Is There a "b" in Doubt?
Many doubt the reasoning for having a b in doubt, but do they know the whole story? Pupils can watch as a Latin word becomes the English doubt. The narrator explains the etymology of doubt, emphasizes the importance of meaning and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Origins of Religion: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss different accounts of the etymology of "religion" as well as some of the early manifestations of religion. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Origins of Religion."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Origins of Religion: Lesson 4
This lesson will discuss different accounts of the etymology of "religion" as well as some of the early manifestations of religion. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Origins of Religion."