I’ve made this Etymological Map of the Brain to illustrate the meaning behind the names of common cerebral structures. If you enjoyed this post, please let me know and I’ll do another map covering the ...

To see further details about the etymology of the names of the world’s places and other maps like this or to order printed copies, see the cartographers’ website. Map published here with ...

Etymological map of the U.S. Click to enlarge. | Wordtips. Some meanings are fairly well-known. Even if you aren’t fluent in Spanish, you may already be aware that Colorado means “colored red ...

If you've got a date in New York, she'll be waiting in New Wild Boar City, according to a new etymological map of the world. It is difficult to find anyone these days who is not familiar with ...

That quote comes to mind looking at these fascinating European etymology maps of various commons words posted by reddit user sp07, which provide a kind of cultural commentary on Europe.. The word ...

U.S. playwright Rita Mae Brown said: "Language is the road map of a culture.It tells you where its people come from and where they are going." That quote comes to mind looking at these fascinating ...

It's intended that the map will evolve and improve, based on reader feedback (see below). Etymology can be a game of probabilities. Many place names were shaped so long ago that nobody can be ...

That quote comes to mind looking at these fascinating European etymology maps of various commons words posted by reddit user sp07, which provide a kind of cultural commentary on Europe.. The word ...