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Stories about Slovaks living abroad, Slovak citizenship, Slovak regions that faced heavy emigration in the past, and the descendants of Slovak emigrants. These stories are brought to you thanks to the ...

He is England's highest run-scorer at Test level – but that hasn't stopped an Aussie newspaper from targeting captain Joe Root with a very sexualised two-word insult. On Tuesday, the West Australian ...

Think you’ve got a sharp language IQ? It’s time to prove it. This 27-question quiz will put your knowledge of word roots and etymology to the ultimate test. You’ll explore how languages like Latin, ...

New era, same unapologetic truth. Ashley Allison steps into ‘The Root’ with a message just for us about the outlet’s new chapter. I am writing to you with a heart full of gratitude, humility, and ...

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As I find myself lost in the world of podcasts while cooking or cleaning, I’ve often wondered: how did the word “podcast” come to be? It seems like such a modern term, but its origins reveal a ...