Tag: Historical Linguistics
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The Letter “J” Wasn’t Distinct from “I” Until After Shakespeare’s Time
Discover how the letter “J” emerged as distinct from “I” after Shakespeare’s era. Explore the evolution of J and I letter distinction in English writing.
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Some Ancient Languages Remain Undeciphered
The world of undeciphered ancient languages is full of mysteries. These languages give us a peek into the past but are hard to understand. From Egypt’s sands to the Indus Valley’s ruins, experts try to crack codes that have stayed silent for thousands of years. Trying to figure out these ancient scripts is tough. Unlike…