Origins in Five
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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Candidate: From White Togas to Elections
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Why do we call someone running for office a candidate? In this episode of Origins in Five, we trace the word back to ancient Rome, where aspiring politicians wore white togas to signal purity, honesty, and public trust.
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