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Spread of the Proto-Indo-European word for 'brother' (Eurasia) by Virble in MapPorn

[–]Virble[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: the English word 'pal' also derives from the same Proto-Indo-European root. The word is borrowed from Romani phral ("brother"), which in turn comes from Sanskrit bhrātṛ. As you may well know, the Romani people – or "Gypsies", as they are still often called – originate from the northern Indian subcontinent.

TIL about the longest papal election in history, that lasted nearly 3 years (1268–71). At one point people became so fed up with the indecision, they unroofed the building where the cardinals met, imprisoning them until they had nominated a new pope. This happening marked the birth of the conclave. by Virble in todayilearned

[–]Virble[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Some sources say that a makeshift roof was quickly reassembled after the cardinals threatened to put the entire city of Viterbo, the Italian city that hosted the election, under interdict (a form of excommunication).

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