Runes prove Elfdalian is distinct ancient Nordic language, say researchers
Elfdalian is a unique language with ancient roots, currently seeking acknowledgment as a distinct minority language in Sweden.
Events celebrate Chinese composer who also transformed language | Cornell Chronicle
The event at Cornell celebrates Chao Yuen-Ren's contributions to music and linguistics, highlighting his innovative blending of musical styles and language reform.
Touch grass,' For You page': See 200 new words and phrases added to Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster adds 200 new words and phrases, reflecting changes in language due to social media, politics, and science.
101 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Like They're Big Huge Lies But Are Actually Completely, Totally, 100% True
The time difference between T-Rex and Stegosaurus exceeds the difference between T-Rex and today.
Aargh, It's Talk Like a Pirate Day
New York University is celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a video on the history of pirate language.
Sunday Puzzle: Antonyms Attract
Listeners must change one letter in each of two words to form antonyms, tapping into linguistic creativity.
The strangest insult in US politics: why do Republicans call it the Democrat party'?
The term 'Democrat party' is used as a linguistic tactic to undermine the Democratic Party's identity and demonstrate affiliation among certain political groups.
Where Does The Term 'Snack' Come From? - Tasting Table
The word 'snack' has evolved from denoting light food to also describing attractiveness, showcasing its cultural significance and linguistic flexibility.
Solving a 2,500-Year-Old Puzzle: How a Cambridge Student Cracked an Ancient Sanskrit Code
Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs in solving long-standing intellectual problems.
Rishi Rajpopat's insights into Pāṇini's grammar illustrate the benefits of fresh perspectives after periods of disengagement.
The new plague ridden Duolingo logo is making me sad
Duolingo's redesign of its mascot Duo reflects a creative but alarming marketing tactic to encourage user engagement in language learning.
Language is increasingly recognized for its dynamic nature, especially through social media and public discourse.
Criticism of code-switching reflects societal biases against linguistic adaptability, evident in responses to public figures like Kamala Harris.
Is the English language really just 'badly pronounced French'?
French linguist explains the intertwined history of the English and French languages, emphasizing how English absorbed numerous words from various origins.
The severed hand' revealing how Stone Age Brits spoke to each other
Studies indicate a potential link between Basque language and prehistoric Western Europe.
Genetic and archaeological evidence point to a Middle-East origin for Neolithic languages in Europe.
New Linguistics Technique Could Reveal Who Spoke the First Indo-European Languages
Indo-European languages share a common origin traced back thousands of years.
A new analysis suggests the origin of the Indo-European language may have been with a community of farmers in Anatolia, modern-day Turkey.
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Newly found photos revive questions about deadly expedition on Aconcagua
Africans contribute to the evolution and spread of the French language
The Truth About English Grammar by Geoffrey K Pullum review the pants rule and other pipe dreams
Not all traditional grammar rules are accurate; Pullum challenges conventional wisdom with alternative grammar perspectives.