Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human
Show Info
Average Runtime: 8 minutes
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Official site: www.pbs.org
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Previous Episode
The Subliminal Messages in Brand Names
Episode 2025-10-28; Oct 28, 2025
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28: The Subliminal Messages in Brand Names | Oct 28, 2025 | |
| 2025-09-23: The History of Punctuation Is Weirder Than You Think | Sep 23, 2025 | |
| 2025-08-21: Popular Word Origins That Are Totally WRONG. | Aug 21, 2025 |