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fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

Ancient DNA solves mystery of Hungarian, Finnish language origins - Harvard Gazette

The analysis integrated genetic data on 180 newly sequenced Siberians with more than 1,000 existing samples covering many continents and about 11,000 years of human history.
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Word of the Day: Jour chome

French words have distinct meanings regarding workdays and holidays. 'Jour chômé' designates non-working days, unlike 'jour férié,' which refers specifically to public holidays.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Enough Is Enuf by Gabe Henry review the battle to reform English spelling

English spelling is complicated and rooted in a mix of historical influences, making reform efforts challenging.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Dr. Esther Mi-Jung Park: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future of Language

Language is crucial for human connection, culture, and identity, and the disappearance of a language signifies the loss of thought and history.
#language-evolution
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fromMedievalists.net
6 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
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fromMedievalists.net
6 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
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