linguistic change

The Death of the Latin Passive

Latin once expressed complex passive ideas with a single word, like amor for "I am loved". This post explores how…

3 weeks ago

When English Met French

The Norman Conquest of 1066 wasn't just a military victory; it was a linguistic collision that created a centuries-long class…

3 weeks ago

The Shape of Nothing: How the Invention of ‘Zero’ Was a Linguistic and Mathematical Revolution

The concept of zero is more than just a number; it’s a profound linguistic and philosophical idea that had to…

3 weeks ago

U and Non-U: The Linguistic Class Divide That Rocked 1950s Britain

In the 1950s, a fierce debate erupted in Britain over a simple yet profound idea: that your choice of words…

3 weeks ago

A Tale of Two Accents: Exploring the American and British Divergence

English, in its colorful, versatile array of expressions and dialects, continues to evolve and shape the world's communication landscape. Today,…

2 years ago

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