Writing & Scripts

The Pilcrow’s Tale: The Paragraph’s Lost Symbol (¶)

Ever seen this symbol: ¶? Once a vibrant and essential mark in medieval manuscripts, the pilcrow guided readers through dense…

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The Ergonomics of Writing: How Hand-Tool Fit Shaped Scripts

Have you ever wondered why the letter 'o' is round and 'l' is straight? The answer lies not in abstract…

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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…

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The Alphabet That Follows the Sun: The Cherokee Syllabary

The Cherokee syllabary, invented by the brilliant Sequoyah, is more than one of history's greatest intellectual achievements. Its lesser-known secret…

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The Secret Script of Women: The Story of Nüshu

In the patriarchal world of rural China, women were denied a voice—so they invented their own. Uncover the story of…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Learning Russian

Think learning Russian is impossible? This story-driven guide breaks down your first 30 days, from deciphering the Cyrillic alphabet to…

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Why Korean is Easier Than You Think

Intimidated by the angular characters and unfamiliar sounds of Korean? You shouldn't be. Contrary to its complex appearance, the Korean…

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A, B, C: The Hidden Logic of Alphabetical Order

We learn the alphabet as children, but have you ever wondered why the letters are in that specific order? The…

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Is Cursive Better for Your Brain?

As schools increasingly drop cursive, we must ask: are we just losing an old-fashioned script, or are we sacrificing a…

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Are You a Robot? The Grammar of CAPTCHA

From warped text to "select all images with traffic lights", how does a CAPTCHA test for humanity? These web security…

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