How Roman Soldiers Spread Their Language
The spread of Latin wasn't just the work of poets and senators; it was carried across Europe on the hobnailed sandals of Roman legionaries. Their everyday speech, a "common" or…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
The spread of Latin wasn't just the work of poets and senators; it was carried across Europe on the hobnailed sandals of Roman legionaries. Their everyday speech, a "common" or…
Ever wonder how the Latin of Roman soldiers evolved into languages as diverse as French, Spanish, and Romanian? We trace the incredible 2000-year journey of the Romance languages, from the…
Is Italian the true heir to Latin? While it boasts the most similar vocabulary, the answer is more complex than you might think. A deep dive into grammar and pronunciation…
Often called the most conservative Romance language, Sardinian is a true linguistic time capsule. Journey to this Mediterranean island to discover how it preserves ancient sounds and words from Latin…
Language, as a medium of communication, has always played an instrumental role in shaping the course of history. Some languages have been cracked, decoded, and...