What’s in a swear? The world’s filthiest words typically refer to something vulgar or taboo, for one. But there’s something else swears across the world’s languages have in common. They’re all missing ...

We may use swear words in regular conversation, but many of us don't have the damnedest idea about the history behind them. Netflix's History of Swear Words looks to change that. The new series—a ...

Blending animation, interviews, and the everlasting spark of Nicolas Cage, the team behind the show spent 2020 trying to reflect a landmark year in language history. But “damn” is a relatively mild ...