Countries That Have Changed Their Names

by Dictionary Scoop    It is always a delicate matter when a country changes its name, as it signifies a shift not only for the geographical area but also for its inhabitants.    The very identity of a nation is affected, which is why such changes are relatively rare. But they do happen. Not many …

This Scottish Song Brings In New Years

by Kevin Burton    As December fades and January rushes in, one song is ubiquitous.    Every year without fail, time zone by time zone, it’s difficult to avoid “Auld Lang Syne.”  It’s the song of New Year’s Eve, nostalgia and old friends.     “Auld Lang Syne is an international anthem and one of Scotland’s …