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Exploring the Evolution of English through Three Famous Texts: Middle English
In part two of the "Exploring the Evolution of English through Three Famous Texts" series, Bex Roden delves into Middle English with Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Discover how the Norman Conquest influenced the language, creating a class divide between French and English speakers. Chaucer's work elevated English literature, bridging social gaps and giving voice to all classes. Learn about the linguistic transformation that set the stage for Early Modern English.
Women’s History Month: The Past, Present, and Future Struggle for Gender Equality.
March is Women’s History Month in the United States and can be an opportunity for us to learn and reflect on women’s contributions to the US. But the history behind the legislation creating WHM and the state of gender equality now might surprise you…
Meet the Spring Intern - Reina Markert
She’s lived in a small mountain village in Ecuador, she’s a former Boundary Waters canoe guide, and she’s got storytelling in her blood! She’s our Spring Intern, Reina Markert.