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Language & Culture

Hijacked words that need our help

We need to wrest back control over them or else strike them from our vocabulary. —– It is quite normal for the meaning of words

2. October 2025

American flags with glitter stars top view

Language & Culture

Americanisms: from the sublime to the ridiculous. A British perspective.

It is often said that the Americans and the British are two peoples separated by a common language. I’d say that’s pretty much on the

29. September 2025

Rear view of a music fan dancing with her arms raised at a music concert

Language & Culture

Marc Rebillet and the culture of complacency

We have collectively stopped doing our best —– In July, I went to see the US electronic musician Marc Rebillet play at Vienna’s outdoor Arena

1. August 2025

Language & Culture

25 years of Exile in Guyville

I’m nowhere near being tired of this landmark album —– First off, let me clear up the business of the title of this article before

21. July 2025

Language & Culture

49 English words with Arabic origins

Ever wondered whether there are any English words with Arabic origins? Find out here! —– Alcohol From Arabic al-kuḥl (الكحل) meaning “the kohl”, a fine

20. March 2025

Language & Culture

Victorian words and phrases from Britain

Take a trip back to Britain’s golden age with these lovely Victorian words and phrases —– Some Victorian words… Bricky If someone in Victorian Britain

21. February 2025

Language & Culture

Hey – who are you calling a „senior”?

These celebs are redefining what it means to be in your 60s – and I am loving it —– If you do a Reddit-specific search

16. January 2025

Language & Culture

Great Art Encounters – Electric Rider by Isolde Maria Joham

Isolde Maria Joham: a versatile Austrian artist whose futuristic vision was recognised just in time —– The Viennese are known for being a conservative, slightly

24. December 2024