Euro-English: The New Dialect of Brussels
English is the undisputed lingua franca of the European Union, but without the UK to police the grammar, it is evolving into a unique dialect known as Euro-English. From "discussing…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
English is the undisputed lingua franca of the European Union, but without the UK to police the grammar, it is evolving into a unique dialect known as Euro-English. From "discussing…
When direct translation between two languages isn't possible, the world relies on a "pivot" language to bridge the gap. This process, known as Relay Translation, solves logistical nightmares in global…
Explore the fascinating history of the Dragoman, the polyglot intermediaries who held the keys to communication between the Ottoman Empire and European powers. This article delves into how these linguistic…
Long before the invention of the computer, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy utilized a binary system of white and purple shells to encode their laws and treaties. This exploration of Wampum Belts…
Discover the story of the Ems Dispatch, a royal telegram that sparked the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. See how master manipulator Otto von Bismarck used a few simple linguistic edits…