Writing is technology. Like the mating displays of birds-of-paradise and the pheromone trails of ants, it is a form of communication. However, unlike communication systems governed by genetic ...

A new linguistic study sheds light on the nature of languages spoken before the written period, using computational modeling to reconstruct the grammar of the 6500-7000 year-old Proto-Indo-European ...

Example of recurrent change. Still images from video dictionary entries that illustrate the phonological pattern of thumb extension. Both signs are produced with four fingers extended, but the sign ...

Ancient written languages emerged as a revolutionary development in human history, allowing civilizations to record important ...

The written word has always been a core instrument for humans to share knowledge and express their ideas, emotions, and thoughts. From cave paintings and hieroglyphics to pens, typewriters, and ...

India, with its rich history, diverse culture, and complexity, is home to a multitude of languages that have evolved over millennia. These languages not only reflect the evolution of communication but ...