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…
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From Rome to Romania: A History of Romance
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…
The Living Echo of Latin: Is It Italian?
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…
Sardinian: The Living Echo of Latin
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…
The Intriguing Tale of the Etruscan Language
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...