by Emilie Milne | Friday, December 16th, 2022 | Countries of the world, History and culture, Language
The holiday season is a time for traditions. Whether you’re ringing in the New Year in Times Square or making sure your Christmas tree doesn’t catch fire, there’s something about doing things the same way year after year that gives us comfort....
by Emilie Milne | Thursday, November 10th, 2022 | Countries of the world, History and culture, Language, Uncategorized
Learning a new language, or going to a country where you don’t speak the language, can be difficult. It’s hard learning a language and getting to a level of fluency that even the locals are not sure where you come from. Language is also a great way to learn more about...
by Elodie Milne | Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 | History and culture
Beware the Ides of March – origin and different meanings We all know the phrase from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. An ominous-sounding line from the soothsayer, warning the emperor of his impending demise. With such theatrical connotations, you would think...
