A medieval literary puzzle which has stumped scholars, including M.R. James for 130 years has finally been solved. Cambridge ...

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Medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer twice made references to an early work featuring a Germanic mythological character named Wade. Only three lines survive, discovered buried in a sermon by a late 19th ...

Madhav Suresh responds to negative memes about his acting debut, acknowledging criticism but vowing to continue if he proves ...

A medieval sermon packed with 'memes' and simple spelling mistakes could explain a baffling line in 'The Canterbury Tales.' ...

Learn how a new reading of an 800-year-old medieval sermon has revealed fresh insights into the famous English poem 'Song of ...

The Song of Wade was hugely popular throughout the Middle Ages. For several centuries, its central character remained a major ...

If you're feeling totally lost online (or eavesdropping on your tweens) these days, 'Algospeak' author Adam Aleksic can help ...

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns following viral Coldplay concert video with HR chief Kristin Cabot, triggering workplace conduct memes and online backlash.

NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Adam Aleksic about his new book, "Algospeak," which looks at how algorithms and online creators are affecting the way people speak offline.

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The “Yellow” singer made the jab during his band’s second Music of the Spheres World Tour show at Gillette Stadium in ...