In recent years, a handful of nations decided it was time to change their names. The reasons vary, but each switch came with its own backstory and ripple effects. Here’s a light look at ten places ...

When we think of country names, we often picture short, familiar ones like France, Brazil, or Japan. But beyond these common names lie the full, official names of these countries, many of which are ...

Names are symbolic and significant. In fact, in Yorubaland (home to one of Nigeria's dominant tribes), names are considered powerful enough to shape the trajectory of one’s life. Colonial rule swept ...