A curated exploration of beautiful, curious, overlooked words, language reflections, and literary wisdom past and present.
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Bloomer
It’s 1851, and British society is facing a terrible new threat.
Trousers. Worn by women.
I know - outrageous!
In Punch, the British satirical magazine, a poem entitled Mrs. Grundy on Bloomerism imagined the horrors awaiting civilisation...
One Hidden Emporium Word. Six Clues. Can You Solve It?
Today’s visit to the Emporium comes with a little challenge, courtesy of Etymon, a daily puzzle for anyone who enjoys exploring the curious histories of words. If it tickles your etymological fancy, do pay a visit to their Substack, where y...
Freelance
Maurice de Bracy has just been turned down for a job. Bad times.
He’s a Norman knight in twelfth-century England, with a company of armed men at his disposal, and he’s offered their services to one of the most celebrated warriors in Christ...
Duende
Summoning the extraordinary from within
Tantalise
A man stands up to his neck in water. He is desperately thirsty. He dips his head to drink, but the water begins to recede. Inch by inch, it slips away, until he finds himself standing on dry earth. When he raises his head, the water return...
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