The Doctor Who Invented a Writing System
Discover the forgotten story of Dr. J. W. P. Davis, a Liberian doctor who invented a unique writing system for the Bassa language in the early 20th century. This tale…
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The Yi Script: China’s Living Logogram
While most of China uses Chinese characters, the Yi people of the southwest have their own unique writing system with a history spanning centuries. Once a complex logographic script used…
Sequoyah and the Birth of Written Cherokee
In a world where written language is commonplace, it’s easy to forget the profound impact of developing a writing system. One of the most extraordinary...