Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the fascinating stories behind the names of the elements of the periodic table. From gods and mythological creatures to places and famous scientists, discover how history, language, and culture have shaped the names we use in chemistry today.
๐จWhy does oxygen have the wrong name?
๐งWhich element is named after a mischievous mythological figure?
๐ธ๐ชWhy has a small Swedish village inspired four element names?
Tune in for an educational yet fun journey through the periodic table, and donโt forget to subscribe for more wordy wonders with Words Unravelled!
๐LISTEN: podfollow.com/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris
or search for "Words Unravelled" wherever you get your podcasts.
==LINKS==
Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
Jess' Useless Etymology blog: uselessetymology.com
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
#etymology #wordfacts #English
In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the fascinating stories behind the names of the elements of the periodic table. From gods and mythological creatures to places and famous scientists, discover how history, language, and culture have shaped the names we use in chemistry today.
๐จWhy does oxygen have the wrong name?
๐งWhich element is named after a mischievous mythological figure?
๐ธ๐ชWhy has a small Swedish village inspired four element names?
Tune in for an educational yet fun journey through the periodic table, and donโt forget to subscribe for more wordy wonders with Words Unravelled!
๐LISTEN: podfollow.com/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris
or search for "Words Unravelled" wherever you get your podcasts.
==LINKS==
Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
Jess' Useless Etymology blog: uselessetymology.com
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
#etymology #wordfacts #English
