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David B. Parker, a native of North Carolina, is Professor of History at Kennesaw State University. He has written on Southern Baptists, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Confederate textbooks, and other topics.

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The Origins of 'Y'All' May Not Be in the American South

Now surging in popularity, the iconic pronoun was first used on the other side of the Atlantic in the 17th century.

January 9, 2023

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Trips Highlight

Scotland : Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan

NEW —Wild South Africa

Upcoming Experiences

Accidental Discoveries

Monster of the Month w/ Colin Dickey: The "Mutes"

Rites of Spring: Nature, Myth, and Legends

Monster of the Month w/ Colin Dickey: Arctic Ghosts

Accidental Discoveries

Upcoming Courses

Inner & Outer Landscapes: Rewilding Through Nature Writing With Vanessa Chakour

How to Grow a Dye Garden With Aaron Sanders Head

Life Without Light: Creatures in the Dark With Sarah McAnulty

Designing Walking Tours With Hadley Meares

A Brief History of Scent With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Latest Places

Museo Regionale della Bonifica di Ca' Vendramin

Monument of Revolution in Ruma

Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County

Fontana s Kornjačama (Fountain with Turtles)

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Latest Places to Eat & Drink

Levels Nigerian Cuisine

Sanshing Green Onion Culture Palace

Hai Som Tam Convent

Lacivert

Bar at Biz Istanbul

Most Recent Stories

The Resurrection of Rajasthan’s Royal Liquors

7 Unbelievable Environmental Stories from Every Continent

The World’s Most Remote Triathlon Involves Bird Eggs, a Volcano, and Bananas

Podcast: 'How To' Make the Best Show about New York with John Wilson

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The Origins of 'Y'All' May Not Be in the American South