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Origins in Five is a short podcast for curious minds. Each episode explores the origin of a single word — where it came from, how its meaning evolved, and what history it carries today. These five-minute stories reveal the hidden history of everyday language.

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  • Cereal: From Roman Goddess to Breakfast Bowl

    Cereal: From Roman Goddess to Breakfast Bowl
    Apr 24 2026

    What does your breakfast have to do with ancient Rome? In this episode of Origins in Five, we trace the word cereal back to Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain, and follow its journey from sacred agriculture to the modern breakfast table.

    Questions? Comments? Email us at originsinfive@gmail.com.
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    4 Min.
  • Nightmare: the Demon in the Room

    Nightmare: the Demon in the Room
    Apr 22 2026

    What if a nightmare wasn’t originally a dream at all? In this episode of Origins in Five, we trace the word “nightmare” back to an old belief in a malevolent spirit that visited sleepers in the night, sat on their chest, and filled them with terror.

    Questions? Comments? Email us at originsinfive@gmail.com.
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    4 Min.
  • Sincere: A Beautiful Myth, and the More Likely Truth

    Sincere: A Beautiful Myth, and the More Likely Truth
    Apr 20 2026

    In this episode of Origins in Five, we explore the word sincere and the famous claim that it means “without wax.” It’s a memorable story—but the real origin is probably less dramatic, and more linguistically sound.

    Questions? Comments? Email us at originsinfive@gmail.com.
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    4 Min.
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