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The Root System: Hebrew’s Word DNA

Move beyond memorizing endless vocabulary lists and discover the secret logic of Hebrew: the *shoresh* or three-letter root system. This…

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Ottoman Ciphers: Turkey’s Secret Script

Journey back in time to uncover Siyakat, the secret script of the Ottoman Empire. This deliberately complex and stylized writing…

2 weeks ago

Gematria: The Hebrew Word-Number Cipher

Discover Gematria, the ancient Hebrew practice of finding hidden meaning by assigning numerical values to letters. More than a simple…

2 weeks ago

The Aleph-Bet’s Missing Vowels

Ever wondered how languages like Hebrew and Arabic are read by millions without written vowels? It's not magic, but an…

2 weeks ago

The Soul of the Script: Arabic Calligraphy

Explore how the Arabic script transcends mere communication to become one of the world's most revered and intricate art forms.…

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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…

2 weeks ago

LTR vs. RTL: The Direction of Writing Compared

Ever wondered why English is written left-to-right while Arabic is written right-to-left? This post explores the fascinating history behind the…

3 weeks ago

The QWERTY Problem: Typing in a Non-Latin World

How do you type a language with thousands of characters on a keyboard with only a few dozen keys? The…

3 weeks ago

How to Invent an Alphabet

Ever dreamed of creating your own alphabet? This guide delves into the art and science of script creation, exploring the…

3 weeks ago

Arabizi: The Internet’s Hybrid Arabic Script

Arabizi is the internet’s hybrid Arabic script, an ingenious solution to typing Arabic sounds on Latin keyboards using numbers like…

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