William Thoms (1803 – 1885) was an avid collector and publisher of English stories, starting with his three-volume book Early Prose Romances which included tales of Faustus and Robin Hood.Continue reading Folklore
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4 Mar /19
Bohemian/Boho
Today we are looking at the often applied, little understood, and not-quite-Czech word, Bohemian, or, in its shortened form, boho.Continue reading Bohemian/Boho
19 Dec /18
Mistletoe
By utilising the promise of potential romance, today’s word actually makes decorating worthwhile.Continue reading Mistletoe
20 Nov /17
Framework
Contrary to popular folklore among engineers, there is no such thing as an automation fairy.Continue reading Framework
