Phrases & Actions We Use That Come From Ancient Times

Within the modern world, the life we live is a product of everything that came before us.

So it should come as no surprise that there’s many little phrases or actions that we do in the modern world which can trace their origins back to distant history.

Here are five common phrases that we use, and the history behind them.

Ever wonder where this saying comes from?

In medieval times, knights and nobles would often ride huge warhorses that were specifically bred for fighting and strength.

These horses, called Destriers, often wore just as much plate and mail as their owners that often cost as much as a good set of armor did. 

The reason this is referred to as a “Humble” pie is because it is an adaption of the term “Umble,” which itself is an adaptation of the French word “Nomble,” meaning “Deer’s Innards.”

This type of pie is considered to be lowly and humbling, especially when compared to a good cut of venison, and therefore is why eating humble pie is a statement reflecting someone’s humility.