identity politics

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,…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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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Why Icelandic Creates New Words, Not Borrows Them

While English readily borrows words, Icelandic takes a different path, deliberately creating new terms from its Old Norse roots. This…

4 months ago

The Un-Diplomatic Turn

The coded language of traditional diplomacy, built on strategic ambiguity and nuance, is being replaced by a more direct and…

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From Singlish to Taglish: Asia’s Hybrid Tongues

Explore the dynamic world of Singlish, Taglish, and Manglish, the vibrant hybrid languages of modern Asia. Born from multiculturalism and…

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How Do You Learn a Language With No Writing System?

Imagine learning a language with no alphabet, no dictionary, and no textbooks. This is the challenge for field linguists who…

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