identity politics

Why We Call It Japan, Not Nippon

Why do we call the "Land of the Rising Sun" Japan instead of its native Nippon? This linguistic puzzle opens…

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Linguistic Exogamy: Marrying Out to Survive

In certain Amazonian societies, there's a strict rule: you cannot marry someone who speaks your own language. This practice, known…

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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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Gender-Neutral Pronouns in Romance

Grammatical gender is a core feature of Romance languages, making gender-neutral expression a complex puzzle. Yet, from the rise of…

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Endangered Romance: Languages on the Brink

Not all of Rome's linguistic children are thriving like Spanish or French. We shine a light on endangered Romance languages…

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The Mystery of Rhaeto-Romance Languages

Venture deep into the Swiss and Italian Alps to uncover the story of the Rhaeto-Romance languages. Learn about Romansh, Ladin,…

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How Many Romance Languages Are There Really?

How many Romance languages are there? The simple answer is five—Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian—but the real story is…

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Your Guide to Spanish Music & Dance

From the raw, emotional communication of a Flamenco performance to the unified circle of a Catalan Sardana, Spain's cultural identity…

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Why is Paella So Important to Spain?

Paella is far more than Spain's most famous culinary export; it's a social ritual cooked over an open fire and…

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Spain’s NYE Secret: The 12 Grapes of Luck

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, Spaniards frantically eat 12 grapes for good luck in a tradition…

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