Linguistic Anthropology

New insights into the origin of the Indo-European languages

The language family began to diverge from around 8,100 years ago, out of a homeland immediately south of the Caucasus.…

1 year ago

Why Are Languages Worth Preserving?

As UNESCO brings urgent awareness to Indigenous languages this year, a linguist considers whether saving languages is sentimental or critical.…

2 years ago

What’s Left Unsaid When a Language Dies

Deep in Papua New Guinea, the speakers of Tayap have stopped using their native tongue. In ADeath in the Rainforest, an…

3 years ago