By numbers alone, Mr. Trump is not an outlier. There are about as many naval ships named for George Washington as all of the ...

From time to time I write about local place names and their origin. Here’s a few more of these, and their back story.

Ka'imi Fairbairn full name: Texans kicker explains pronounciation, spelling of 56-letter Hawaiian name originally appeared on ...

The ancient state of Bihar was recognised as the mighty kingdom of Magadha, and its name is believed to have originated from ...

Many shops and businesses have opened across the region this year. From supermarkets to independent businesses, see who has opened in 2025 ...

Place names are far more than just a name assigned to a position on the map. They are linguistic archives that hold data related to the geography, ecology, and cultural systems surrounding the place.

New Zealand's natural beauty lies in the country's rolling hills, azure pastures and crystal-clear lakes. The air carries a sense of freshness, while the misty mountains and serene coastlines offer a ...

The Hudson City Council voted Wednesday night to place the city administrator on administrative leave with pay pending an internal investigation into purchasing matters, then moved to appoint a ...

In just the last few years, places names in B.C. have been given the monikers of stal̕əw̓asəm, wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm and šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...

If you think Oregon’s place names were carefully chosen for their historical or geographical significance, think again. On this archived episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, co-hosts Jamie Hale and ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The Tarheel State is a vibrant and diverse place with a little slice of paradise for everyone to enjoy, whether you prefer the beauty of the mountains or the sandy shores of ...