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When Amos Tutuola published *The Palm-Wine Drinkard* in 1952, its "broken" English was celebrated abroad but scorned as a national…
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Verlan, the French back-slang born in the suburbs, found its ultimate expression in hip-hop. More than just street talk, it…
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Spain's identity is deeply intertwined with its Catholic history, but the modern nation is increasingly secular. We explore how sacred…
While many words degrade, some do the opposite in a process called amelioration. This post explores the linguistic glow-up of…
Belgium's linguistic landscape is famously divided, but beyond French and Dutch lies Walloon, a distinct Romance language with deep historical…
Long before a language falls silent, its unique writing system can fade into obscurity. This post explores ten beautiful and…
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