Out of the Margins Weird Writers of History If the English language had taken a different path, historians might not exist. Eleanor Parker | Published in History Today Volume 68 Issue 11 November 2018 Are historians particularly ‘weird’? It is not as insulting a question as it sounds and some linguistic history will explain why. To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Related Articles The Romantic Myth of the Solitary Scholar Points of Interest Popular articles Fear, Friendship and the Channel Tunnel ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review