When Deborah Niemann tells you about her kids, ask for clarification: "When people hear me ... talk about my kids, it's not always obvious … are you talking about the two-legged kind, or kids ones in ...

When Deborah Niemann tells you about her kids, ask for clarification: "When people hear me ... talk about my kids, it's not always obvious … are you talking about the two-legged kind, or kids ones in ...

Heavy rain often sends everyone running indoors to stay dry—but centuries ago, there was an even more pressing reason to avoid the streets. “Back when public sanitation was practically nonexistent, a ...

We sprinkle these expressions into everyday conversation like linguistic confetti: catchy little turns of phrase that make our language colorful and familiar. We “bite the bullet” when the moment ...

I know many computer languages, but I’ve struggled all my life to learn a second human language. One of my problems is that I can’t stop trying to translate in my head. Just like Morse code, you need ...

Nominees for the British Podcast Awards 2025 have been announced, and BBC Radio 4’s Today host Emma Barnett has been named as Chair of Judges this year. Speaking about her new role, Emma said: “I’m ...

You listen to them while you're cooking, cleaning and commuting... now the country's best podcasts from the past 12 months are set to be officially recognised. The British Podcast Awards 2025 nominees ...