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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Deep questions

How did "Hadrianopolis" become "Adrianople?" Or "Constantinopolis" become "Constantinople?"

If that logic is followed, should "Indianapolis" be changed to "Indianople?" Or "Minneapolis" to "Minneople?" "Annapolis" to "Annople?"

Jeff Cox at 3/16/2011 07:06:00 PM

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Jeff Cox: Indianapolis, IN; I'm a lawyer with a bachelor's degree in National Security Policy Studies from The Ohio State University and a proud alum of The Ohio State University Marching Band. I'm also an independent military historian and author specializing in World War II, ancient Rome, ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Civil War. I spend most of my spare time dancing ballet (not very well). I live in Indianapolis, where I follow foreign affairs, defense policy, history, archaeology, sports (all Cleveland and Pittsburgh teams, Ohio State Buckeyes, San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Lakers), dance, and Shakespeare.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Deep questions

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