Names Etymology Links

A lake by any other name . . .

Meddybemps. Mars Hill. Argyle. Misery Gore. That last one might have made you want to turn back. There are some pretty odd place names in Maine and, especially for those with several centuries of history, often there is debate about the etymology.

Sealaska Institute releases cultural atlas

JUNEAU -- "Haa Leelk'w Has Aan' Saaxu: Our Grandparents' Names on the Land," might seem at first glance to be an academic work, not easily accessible to or designed for the general public. But this important book, released Friday by Sealaska Heritage Institute, becomes less intimidating when viewed as a different kind of atlas, a rich geographical and cultural reference, all the more fascinating ...

Wanderlust: It's the peak season

Spring is the best time to explore the peaks of the Bay Area.

Cooking under pressure: how MasterChef reflects reality

Glamour and television magic cannot mask the exploitation of workers.

Cooking under pressure

Glamour and television magic cannot mask the exploitation of workers.