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If you love language and etymology...

I have been quite enjoying this youtube channel about the history of various words and their alternatives, both current and defunct. They seem to keep it moving, and I watch every video when it comes out.

Here is my gateway episode - not their first, but one I particularly like:

I love that auburn started out meaning yellowish-white, and now means brownish-red.
 
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