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Punctuation Reimagined: Hervé Bazin’s Linguistic Innovations

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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 [Read More…]

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Polynesian Languages History Writing

The Mystery of Rongorongo: Easter Island’s Enigmatic Script

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This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Language Mysteries

Rongorongo, the written script of the native Rapanui people of Easter Island, stands as one of the most intriguing and mysterious undeciphered scripts in human [Read More…]

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History Hungarian Writing

Old Hungarian Runes: An Insight into Magyar Prehistory

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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 [Read More…]

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French History Etymology Writing

The History of the French Circumflex

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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 [Read More…]

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Korean Writing Culture History

Exploring the Origins of the Korean Alphabet: Hangul

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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 [Read More…]

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Japanese Writing

What is the Difference Between Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji?

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Learning a new language can be challenging, especially when it has a completely different writing system from your own. For English speakers, learning Japanese can [Read More…]

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History English Writing

From Quills to Keyboards: The Evolution of English Writing

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Our story begins in a time much different from our own; a period when English writing was a privilege of the educated and the clergy, [Read More…]

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History Culture Native American Languages Writing

Sequoyah and the Birth of Written Cherokee

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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 [Read More…]

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Culture Japanese Writing

Kanji: The Art and Philosophy Behind the Characters

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Japanese Kanji, an integral part of the Japanese writing system, comprises intricate symbols that encapsulate a depth of cultural richness, art, and philosophy. They stand [Read More…]

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