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The Welsh Not: A Controversial Practice in the History of Language

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Introduction The Welsh Not is a fascinating yet contentious chapter in the history of languages. It was a practice used in some Welsh schools during [Read More…]

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History Ancient Languages

The Enduring Mystery of the Phaistos Disk: A Linguistic Enigma

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This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Language Mysteries

For anyone with a passion for ancient civilizations and the mysterious languages they spoke, the story of the Phaistos Disk stands as an enigma unlike [Read More…]

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History Native American Languages

The Codex Borbonicus: A Pre-Columbian Link to Language

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One of the most captivating stories tied to the world of languages revolves around a pre-Columbian Aztec document, known as the “Códice Borbónico” or the [Read More…]

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History Ancient Languages

The Intriguing Tale of the Etruscan Language

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Language, as a medium of communication, has always played an instrumental role in shaping the course of history. Some languages have been cracked, decoded, and [Read More…]

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History Native American Languages Translation

The Legend of Malintzin: From Language Mediator to Historical Icon

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This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series Language Stories

In the annals of language history, few figures emerge as enigmatic, transformative, and divisive as La Malinche, also known as Malintzin, Doña Marina, or simply, [Read More…]

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History Language Teaching Ancient Languages

How Did People Learn Languages in the Ancient World?

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The ability to communicate across linguistic boundaries has always been a hallmark of human civilization. From early tribal communities to the vast empires of antiquity, [Read More…]

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French History Etymology Writing

The History of the French Circumflex

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The French language, renowned for its fluidity and musicality, is adorned with a variety of diacritical marks that contribute to its phonetic, etymological, and aesthetic [Read More…]

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English Culture History

The Southern Accent and Perceptions of Education

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The question, “Why do southern accents sound uneducated?” is rooted in stereotypes and prejudices which are worth unpacking and challenging. It is critical to understand [Read More…]

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Korean Culture History Writing

Exploring the Origins of the Korean Alphabet: Hangul

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Hangul, the writing system of the Korean language, boasts a unique, rich, and significant historical pedigree that sets it apart from other writing systems around [Read More…]

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History Latin Italian

The Impact of Latin on the Italian Language

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Italian, with its rich history and profound influence in the world of literature and arts, is one of the most interesting languages to study, particularly [Read More…]

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