Where did the symbol “&” come from? And, while we’re at it, why is it called an “ampersand”? With the help of David Feldman’s delightful book of etymological explorations, “Who Put the Butter in ...

Let’s give the once and future 27th letter of the alphabet its due Earlier this year, the burger chain A&W unveiled a new logo to mark its centenary and placed itself at the centre of a simmering ...

The symbol ‘&’, known as the ampersand, was once considered a letter in the English alphabet before it was removed. Originating in Pompeii in the first century CE, it came from the Latin ‘et’ meaning ...

World Ampersand Day, observed on September 8, celebrates the symbol '&' and its aesthetic appeal. The ampersand originated from the Latin word 'et' and has a history dating back to the Middle Ages. It ...

Ampersand is a major part of the original comic series. For, while lead character Yorick Brown is the last male human on Earth, Ampersand is the last male monkey. Together Yorick and Ampersand are the ...

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Simon Garfield explores the peculiar history of typefaces in his new book, Just My Type: A Book About Fonts, ...