Pamela IsraelSep 19, 20193 minHistoryWashing & Sewing: A Diary & TinsSewing, in addition to laundry, used to be a responsibility that almost every woman had. And yet it can be tough to get insights into this p
Stefan IsraelMay 8, 20193 minHandwriting & LanguagesH- huh? Making Sense of GermanGerman and English both mostly use h the same, as that puff of air at the start of a word: hello/hallo, here/hier, horn But what’s that h do
Stefan IsraelSep 21, 20184 minTranslation and LanguageClues Hidden in "von" and "van"?People's surnames often provide clues into their way back family history. Learn what Von and Van mean for the Dutch and Germans.
Stefan IsraelMar 14, 20184 minthe FEMININE of FAMILY NAMESThe history behind some of those last names - many had a feminine meaning. In some languages, the end of names still changes!