In an age of instant messages and fast-paced communication, there's something deeply moving about old poetry—especially the kind written in archaic English. It’s like opening a window to another world,…
There’s something magical about reading poetry in old English—the kind of language used by Shakespeare, Chaucer, and the poets of centuries past. It's more than just old-fashioned words; it’s a…
Once upon a time, grammar was strict, formal, and very serious. People wrote letters with flourishes, avoided contractions/rules like the plague, and never—ever—ended a sentence with a preposition. Fast-forward to…
English is a living language — and like all living things, it changes. From Shakespeare’s elegant turns of phrase to the snappy slang of social media, the revolution of English…
What If Grammar Wore a Cloak? Imagine stepping into a medieval tavern, ale in hand, and trying to strike up a conversation. You’d quickly realize that English hasn’t always…
Published on May 10, 2025 • 6 min read Ever Wondered Why Shakespeare Says “Dost” and You Say “Do”? English didn’t always sound like it does today. In fact, if…
A Beginner’s Guide to Archaic English Grammar Welcome to the World Before Spellcheck Ever stumbled upon a Shakespeare quote or a line from Beowulf and thought, “What in the world…
Echoes of the Past: Exploring the Roots of Ancient English Introduction It is a time machine, language. There are echoes of the past in every word we use, and nowhere…
Introduction Studying historical poetry frequently exposes one to archaic English, which is distinguished by its out-of-date vocabulary, grammatical patterns, and spellings. From Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to Beowulf's majesty, the use…
The old Bible, as one of the most widely read and influential books in human history, has been translated into numerous languages over the centuries. One of the most significant…