Writing Silence: The Quest for a Sign Language Script
How do you write a language that isn't spoken, but seen? This post explores the fascinating quest to create a script for sign languages, diving into systems like Sutton SignWriting…
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Turkey’s Alphabet Revolution
Explore one of history's most radical linguistic reforms: Turkey's 1928 Alphabet Revolution. At the direction of Atatürk, the nation abandoned the centuries-old Arabic script for a new Latin-based alphabet in…
The Code of Touch: How Louis Braille’s Fingers Forged a Universal Language for the Blind
Discover the genius of Braille, a revolutionary writing system born from a French teenager's ingenuity. We explore how its simple six-dot cell unlocked literacy for millions, transcending language and culture…
How Did People Learn Languages in the Ancient World?
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,...
The Best Apps for Mastering Sign Language
Language is the soul of human interaction. It’s how we share our thoughts, ideas, feelings, and perspectives with others. But language isn’t limited to the...