Punctuation Reimagined: Hervé Bazin’s Linguistic Innovations
Hervé Bazin (1911-1996), a famous French writer and essayist, is known not only for his literary contributions but also for his intriguing proposals concerning French...
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Where is Esperanto Spoken?
Esperanto, the most successful constructed international auxiliary language, was invented in the late 19th century by L. L. Zamenhof with the intention of fostering harmony...
The Mystery of Rongorongo: Easter Island’s Enigmatic Script
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Speaking with Angels: The Enochian Language
In the diverse world of linguistics, few tales are as captivating and mysterious as the story of Enochian, reputedly the language of angels. Delving into...
Famous Mistranslations: The “Let Them Eat Cake” of the East
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Famous Mistranslations: “Let Them Eat Cake!”
Famous MistranslationsFamous Mistranslations: “Let Them Eat Cake!” Famous Mistranslations: The “Let Them Eat Cake” of the East Canali on Mars: The 19th-Century Mistranslation That Invented...
The Curious Case of the Green Children of Woolpit
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Old Hungarian Runes: An Insight into Magyar Prehistory
Introduction The Old Hungarian script, often termed as “runic” due to its superficial resemblance to the Germanic runes, offers a fascinating insight into the early...
The Welsh Not: A Controversial Practice in the History of Language
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...
The Enduring Mystery of the Phaistos Disk: A Linguistic Enigma
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The Codex Borbonicus: A Pre-Columbian Link to Language
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...
The Intriguing Tale of the Etruscan Language
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The Legend of Malintzin: From Language Mediator to Historical Icon
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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,...
Word Avalanches: Sentences That Repeat the Same Sound
Word Avalanche: Sentences That Repeat the Same Sound In the colorful landscape of linguistics and playful word usage, a phenomenon known as the “word avalanche”...
Shakespeare: The Master of Inventing Words
Few writers have left as indelible a mark on the English language as William Shakespeare. Beyond the unforgettable characters and intricate plots, Shakespeare’s most enduring...
The History of the French Circumflex
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...
The Southern Accent and Perceptions of Education
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...
Why Do People Have Accents?
An accent refers to a particular way of pronouncing a language, strongly associated with geographical region, social class, or ethnic group. Accents have long been...
Exploring the Origins of the Korean Alphabet: Hangul
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...