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To: ifinnegan; SeekAndFind

It’s kind of interesting how the old Roman names of various places persist to various degrees.

If I mentioned “Germania,” everyone would know I was talking about modern-day Deutschland.

If I said “Hispania,” most would know I was talking about Spain.

If I talked about “Hibernia,” a lot of folks would know that as alternative name for Ireland.

Lusitania (Portugal), Caledonia (Scotland) etc. survive in the names of hotels, banks, products, etc. in those various countries, but are perhaps less well known to Americans.


10 posted on 09/13/2024 10:02:28 PM PDT by irishjuggler
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To: irishjuggler

Thanks. I love stuff like that.

If I was on a quiz show I would have guessed Hibernia was Scotland.


12 posted on 09/13/2024 10:19:28 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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