Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive ...

Living in a town with a quirky name can prove frustrating as people often mispronounce it. Newsham is one such place, with Northern asking staff to ensure they pronounce it correctly when they ...

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In fact, they often shorten it themselves—with 168 letters, it’s the longest place name in the world. So why do we even care about the longest place name in the world or place names in general?