The Last Words of Old Prussian: How a Language Was Erased by the Sword
The death of a language is usually a slow fade, but Old Prussian was not so lucky. It was systematically eradicated by the sword of the Teutonic Knights in a…
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The Ainu Language: A Linguistic Island in Japan
On the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, a language isolate with no known relatives is fighting for survival. The Ainu language, with its unique polysynthetic grammar and rich oral traditions…
The Welsh Not: A Controversial Practice in the History of Language
Introduction The Welsh Not is a fascinating yet contentious chapter in the history of languages. It was a practice used in some Welsh schools during...
Exploring the Origins of the Korean Alphabet: Hangul
Hangul, the writing system of the Korean language, boasts a unique, rich, and significant historical pedigree that sets it apart from other writing systems around...
The Politics of Language: The Coexistence of Spanish and Catalan in Spain
Language, by nature, serves as a medium for communication, conveying thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and culture. However, language can also reflect political power dynamics, personal and...