Stefan IsraelJul 6, 20233 minHandwriting & LanguagesWhy Couldn’t Shakespeare Get U and V Right?When you look at old books into the 1600’s, it looks like they mixed u and v up with abandon. Originally, there had only been one letter.
Stefan IsraelMay 11, 20231 minTranslation and LanguageWhat's in a name- George?Translating names can be tricky. Look at the name George, Jurgen, Georgios, Jorge and Yuri - all the same. Here's some history.
Stefan IsraelJan 28, 20214 minTranslation and LanguageWhy Couldn’t My Ancestor Spell Their Name the Same?You’re tracing your family back, and the spellings sometimes just go crazy.