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Book of the Week The Etymologicon Episodes

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  1. Episode 5

    5/5 The Etymologicon takes us to Venice, ancient Rome and the Hudson River.

  2. Episode 4

    4/5 The Etymologicon looks at the link between Jack Robinson, Thomas Derrick and guillotines.

  3. Episode 3

    3/5 The Etymologicon takes a festive turn with the origins of turkey, punch and champagne.

  4. Episode 2

    2/5 The links between the proof of a pudding, sausage-shaped poison and feisty heroines.

  5. Episode 1

    1/5 From a turn-up for the books to avocado, via gambling in medieval France.