Georgia’s Living Alphabet
At first glance, the Georgian alphabet, Mkhedruli, appears less like a set of letters and more like a collection of elegant, dancing vines. This beautiful script is the modern face…
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When a Language Won’t Awaken: The Hard Truths of Linguistic Revitalization
While the revival of Hebrew is a celebrated success, the path of language revitalization is often fraught with failure. The hard truth is that most efforts face immense challenges, from…
The Revival of Hebrew: The Tale of a Slumbering Language
Many stories surrounding language involve the mystery of deciphering ancient codes, the valor of wartime cryptography, or the mystical origins of universal tongues. However, one...
The Resurgence of Irish Gaelic: A Symbol of National Identity
Ireland’s native language, Irish Gaelic, has seen a fascinating resurgence in recent years. Like a mythical phoenix rising from its ashes, the language, known as...