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...
Native American Languages
The Legend of Malintzin: From Language Mediator to Historical Icon
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,...
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...
Using Navajo as a Military Code Language
The global field of military communication has seen a variety of innovative and inventive strategies over centuries, from flag signals and drum beats to satellite...
The Impact of Indigenous Languages on Spanish in Latin America
When the Spanish conquest began in the 15th century, the Latin American landscape was a vast mosaic of diverse indigenous communities, each with their unique...
The Influence of Native American Languages on Modern English
The American continent, before European contact, was home to hundreds of tribes speaking over a thousand languages, each reflecting a unique blend of culture, worldview,...