New Study Uncovers the Siberian Origins of the Huns
A new linguistic study reveals that the Huns, including Attila’s dynasty, likely spoke a Palaeo-Siberian language, tracing their origins to Siberia rather than Turkic-speaking Central Asia.
Uncovering Margaret Paston’s Hidden Voice: How Forensic Linguistics Revealed a Medieval Woman’s Authentic Words Through 500-Year-Old Letters
Using computational analysis to solve a 15th-century mystery: Did scribes silence Margaret Paston’s true voice?
Romeyka, a parallel branch of Greek surviving in northeastern Turkey, with Ioanna Sitaridou
A conversation with Ioanna Sitaridou about a Greek language (Romeyka) still spoken in northwestern Turkey, though now endangered, whose grammar retains interesting archaic features.
Hildegard of Bingen’s Most Cryptic Creation: Her Unknown Language and Unknown Letters
Discover the mysterious language and alphabet created by Hildegard of Bingen—an extraordinary 12th-century mystic who claimed her “Unknown Language” and “Unknown Letters” came to her in visions.
How ‘Abracadabra’ Became a Magical Word in the Medieval World
Discover how the word “Abracadabra” evolved from ancient roots into a powerful magical term in the medieval world—used in healing, heresy, and hidden charms.
How Medieval Nobles Learned French
Imagine learning French not from a textbook but through a lively medieval poem filled with lessons on daily life. That’s exactly what The…
25 Sayings from Ancient and Medieval China
Discover 25 powerful sayings from ancient and medieval China—timeless wisdom on success, fate, and human nature from dynasties past.
How Medieval Peoples Shaped Modern Words
Discover how medieval peoples like the Goths and Vandals left an unexpected legacy in modern language, giving rise to words that carry meanings far removed from their origins.
100 Medieval Words That Meant Something Totally Different
Here are 100 medieval words that have transformed over time—some in surprising ways!
15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins
Discover 15 everyday words with surprising medieval origins that reveal how the Middle Ages shaped our modern language.
10 Medieval Insults
Medieval insults reveal a fascinating glimpse into the sharp wit and social dynamics of the Middle Ages.
30 Words that Changed their Meaning Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times
Language is constantly evolving, and many words we use today meant something completely different during the Middle Ages. In this article, we’ll uncover 30 words that changed their meaning between the Middle Ages and modern times, showing how the English language transformed alongside shifts in culture, beliefs, and daily life. Here are some surprising examples of just how much words can evolve over time.
10 Medieval Phrases We Still Use Today
Ever wonder how much of our everyday language is rooted in the past? Many of the phrases we casually toss around have surprising origins that date back to the Middle Ages. In this list, we’ll uncover 10 medieval phrases that are still alive and well today, proving that some expressions truly stand the test of time.
30 English Sayings We Got From The Middle Ages
Here are 30 popular English sayings that we inherited from the Middle Ages.
Latin Words in Ancient and Byzantine Greek, with Eleanor Dickey
Byzantium & Friends, Episode 122: A conversation with Eleanor Dickey on Latin words in ancient and Byzantine Greek. Eleanor has tracked them down and compiled them in a specialized dictionary, where she also offers new arguments about when, how, and why they were borrowed by Greek-speakers. It reaches down to 600 AD, but many of them survived later too, even into modern spoken Greek.
50 Viking-Age Sayings You Need to Know
Ever wondered what kinds of sayings and expressions were used in the Viking Age? The medieval sagas written in Iceland capture a wealth of intriguing phrases that offer a glimpse into Norse culture. Here, we present 50 of our favourite Viking-age sayings that reveal the wisdom and wit of the time.
Early Medieval Writings in South Asia to be Explored
An exciting new project aims to delve into early medieval writings in South Asia, offering fresh insights into a pivotal historical period. This groundbreaking research will reveal long-forgotten aspects of the region’s past.
35 Medieval Expressions Invented by Chaucer: Phrases That Shaped Modern English
We explore 35 medieval phrases invented by Chaucer, including many that are still used today.
New Medieval Books: Recovering Old English
By the 16th century, Old English was a language that could not be understood by the vast majority of the people in England. However, it was at this time that some scholars began to collect, edit and study these writings. This book tells the story of their work and achievements in preserving a medieval language.
23 Fascinating Old English Phrases and Medieval Proverbs
Old English, the language of early medieval England, is rich with phrases and proverbs that offer a glimpse into the past. In this article, we explore 23 fun and fascinating examples of Old English, bringing history to life. Dive in to discover how these medieval words can still resonate today.
Discover 25 Medieval Latin Phrases and Their Meanings
Our collection of 25 Latin phrases used during the Middle Ages.
12 Expressions that we got from the Middle Ages
Want to sound like someone from the Middle Ages? Check out our list of 12 expressions to add to your conversations.
New Medieval Books: The Standard Language Ideology of the Hebrew and Arabic Grammarians of the ‘Abbasid Period
This open-access book examines the connections between Hebrew and Arabic in the Middle Ages when it comes to language. it offers a look at how people learned from each other even though they came from different backgrounds and religions.
Ten More Phrases that Originated in the Middle Ages
There are many phrases that we use in everyday life. Some of these were first spoken back in the Middle Ages.
