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Remains Concerning Britain

Name: Remains Concerning Britain
Author: William Camden

William Camden

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It was the first mention of palindromes in the English language and was published in 1636, but the palindrome itself was written in Latin.

By modern day, of course, I mean the 1630s. Yeah, the first mention of palindromes in English is in Camden's Remains by John Philippot from 1636.

— Episode: Short Stuff: Palindromes

Episode: Short Stuff: Palindromes

It was the first mention of palindromes in the English language and was published in 1636, but the palindrome itself was written in Latin.

By modern day, of course, I mean the 1630s. Yeah, the first mention of palindromes in English is in Camden's Remains by John Philippot from 1636.

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It was published in 1636 and contained a list of English proverbs, including 'the early bird catcheth the worm', which was discussed in the podcast.

the early bird catcheth the worm

— Episode: 93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the...

Episode: 93. Does the Early Bird Really Catch the Worm? Or...