Eating Our Words: What the Language of Food Reveals About History and Culture
Explore how language in food reveals insights on history, economics, and culture. From ketchup's origins to menu linguistics, uncover surprising connections between words and cuisine.
Κατακτώντας τη γνώση
Ο Πάνος Δημάκης μοιράζεται τις εμπειρίες του ως συγγραφέας, μεταφραστής και εκπαιδευτικός, εξερευνώντας τη σημασία της γνώσης και της γλώσσας στην προσωπική και επαγγελματική ανάπτυξη.
Comment nommer le nouveau - L'art d'inventer des mots
Exploration fascinante de la création de nouveaux mots, leur origine et leur importance. Pierre-Louis Desprez partage son expertise en naming et encourage l'innovation linguistique accessible à tous.
Comment s'appellera notre époque ?
Analyse du "Printemps" de Botticelli pour comprendre notre époque actuelle. Invitation à développer un regard critique et à utiliser nos compétences sémiotiques pour interpréter le monde contemporain.
Aux origines des noms du monde vivant et du vôtre
Découvrez les histoires fascinantes derrière les noms des êtres vivants, un voyage à travers l'histoire, la géographie et les cultures qui nous reconnecte à la nature et éveille l'émerveillement.
Human and Nature as One Body: Perspectives from the West and China
Esplorazione della relazione uomo-natura attraverso la filosofia cinese, offrendo una prospettiva non eurocentrica su ecologia e dialogo interculturale.
The Puzzle of Language - Exploring Linguistic Conundrums
Explore mind-bending language puzzles with mathematician Alex Bellos, featuring diverse linguistic challenges from ancient to modern scripts, vocabularies, and phonologies.
The Evolution of Cryptography - From Classical Methods to Modern Data Security
Explore the historical evolution of cryptographic terminology, from classical definitions to modern usage, while examining the crucial balance between data security and privacy protection.
The Etymology of Programming
Explore the origins and evolution of programming jargon, uncovering the quirky history behind common terms used in software development.
I Think I Know What You’re Talking About, But I'm Not Sure
Explore the origins and meanings of programming jargon, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions and understand complex concepts.
How Language Has Shaped Everything
Explore the profound impact of language on human development, progress, and dominance, intertwining etymology and anthropology to reveal its pivotal role in shaping our world.
An Honest History of an Ancient and "Nasty" Word
Sex historian Kate Lister explores the etymology and cultural evolution of a controversial word, offering a humorous and insightful look at language, society, and taboos.
I Think I Know What You’re Talking About, But I’m Not Sure
Explore the origins and meanings of programming jargon, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions and understand complex concepts.
La scommessa della felicità | Marco Balzano | TEDxReggioEmilia
Crediamo che la felicità sia un colpo di fortuna o uno stato d'animo passeggero, ma le parole che usiamo per descriverla raccontano una storia diversa. Marco Balzano ci guida attraverso l'etimologia greca e latina per rivelare che la vera eudaimonia non si riceve, ma si costruisce attivamente attrav
The future of languages in the technological era: The Livonian case | Valts Ernštreits | TEDxTallinn
This talk explores the fragile yet powerful journey of the Livonian language, one of Europe’s most endangered tongues. Through stories of community, history, and resilience, it reveals how a language on the edge of disappearance can still be kept alive — and why preserving linguistic diversity matte