Time for Round Two of our look into the etymology of the Founding Fathers’ names! Yesterday we researched George Washington, and today we’re focusing on a fellow Virginian, governor…
[Ed’s note: We’re very excited to introduce a fantastic Founding Fathers mini-series in honor of the 4th of July, penned by our summer intern and etymology enthusiast, Jay Lyon.…
Though the threat of a national bourbon shortage points to a recent surge in the whiskey’s popularity, there are those detractors who think of it as a heavy, cloying sort of liquor. Cutting…
The new Superman movie (Man of Steel) is in theaters now – exploring the history behind Superman lore. Find out more about Superman, Lois Lane and General Zod in…
If Maya Angelou starts a book club, can I be a part of it? In a recent interview in the New York Times, Ms. Angelou shared that she’s reading…
Just (barely) in time for Father’s Day, here’s a Live By the Book style guide inspired by Made By Dad: 67 Blureprints for Making Cool Stuff by Scott Bedford.…