Geek culture isn’t just about biting the heads off of chickens anymore. Historically, the word “geek” originally referred to such circus performers, immortalized in William Gresham’s classic novel ...

This is the time of year when the dictionary makers proudly announce the changes they've made in their offerings in their continual attempts to stay up with linguistic changes. The obvious reason ...

A circus performer, an unsociable student or someone who is ahead of the curve? Over the decades, a “geek” has been all three. By Sarah Diamond See more of our coverage in your search ...