The Lies on the Map: When Placenames Deceive
We trust our maps to tell us the truth, but what if they're lying? From Greenland's icy shores named to attract settlers, to places like "Canada" born from a linguistic…
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What is a Language Worth? The Economics of Extinction
Can you put a price tag on a language? This article explores the emerging field of linguistic valuation, where economists and lawyers attempt to calculate the monetary value of a…
The Language of Two Souls: Michif
Discover Michif, one of the world's most unique mixed languages, spoken by the Métis people. A fascinating blend of French and Cree, it splits its very grammar between two language…
“Je me souviens”: How the Fight for French Forged Modern Quebec
The motto on every Quebec license plate, "Je me souviens" (I remember), is the key to understanding the province's modern identity. It recalls a history where French was sidelined and…
Where is Esperanto Spoken?
Esperanto, the most successful constructed international auxiliary language, was invented in the late 19th century by L. L. Zamenhof with the intention of fostering harmony...