Project The Prodigal Tongue: The Love-Hate Relationship Between American and British English Division of Research Programs Photo caption Vintage books. Courtesy of Pixabay Photo caption Vintage books. Courtesy of Pixabay Lynne Murphy explores changes in the English language over 300 years, focusing on differences between American and British national dialects, why they differ, and how the differences are perceived. View Project NEH Award Details Related on NEH.gov Magazine Article Why Americans Think British Words Are Silly and Adorable Wed, 04/18/2018 - 12:00