Two BBC journalists go on a quest to find out whose accent is older – and uncover a dramatic history filled with hidden twists and surprises.
America's linguistic independence has transformed the English language with a wealth of new words and phrases – shaping its own cultural identity in the process.
More than 300 words and phrases have been added to the dictionary as part of its latest update.
Why do our spellings not match our pronunciations? Why are so many words just really weird?
A planning application has been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council for the public artwork.
From Roman freedom to Viking happiness, the iconic words in the Declaration of Independence reveal thousands of years of humans wrestling with how to live well together.
The tricks of the jail jargon Fenya were once used to bewilder guards in Stalin's Gulags. Now they are being used by Russian cyber-criminals.
The strategy to boost written, heard and learnt Cornish was debated at a meeting.
Many cultures have preserved their folk culture and songs, unlike Guernsey.
