Today it is Captain Cook, Part 2: The journals comment extensively on tattooing, which was first observed in Tahiti, but then later in New Zealand.Continue reading Tattoo
EVS Translation Blog / Category: – P-Z
22 May /13
Pistol
The word pistol was introduced to England in the late 16th century.Continue reading Pistol
20 May /13
Pasteurization
This is the word now used for the process of heating a food or drink to reduce its pathogen level.Continue reading Pasteurization
16 May /13
Tarantula and Tarantella
Tarantula (the spider) Nowadays approximately 900 types of tarantulas have been identified.Continue reading Tarantula and Tarantella
15 May /13
Porsche
Founded by Ferdinand Porsche (see also our previous word of the day Volkswagen) and his brother in law Anton Piech in 1931, the Porsche company motto “there is no substitute” reflects the confidence in a brand which has long been associated with luxury and reliability.Continue reading Porsche