The Secret Meaning of Place Names You See Daily
Ever wonder why so many English towns end in '-chester' or '-ton'? These are not random suffixes but living fossils, telling a hidden story of Roman forts, Anglo-Saxon farms, and…
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Toponymy: The Stories Behind Place Names
Ever wondered why Greenland is a land of ice while Iceland is surprisingly green? The answers are hidden in toponymy, the fascinating study of place names. This journey uncovers the…