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Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries, allowing us to ponder why different languages emerged, why there isn't simply a single language, how languages change over time and whether that's good or bad, and how languages die out and become extinct.

What is our species' greatest invention? Medicine, computers, space travel? Not even close. The innovation that underlies each of our past achievements and those we still aspire to is language. Language is the ultimate invention of Homo sapiens - one that has allowed us to change the physical and social world around us in every conceivable way, and an invention that has fundamentally changed us, as well.

Drawing on evidence from many fields, including archaeology, anthropology, neurology and linguistics, Sverker Johansson weaves these disparate threads together to show how our human ancestors evolved into language users. The Dawn of Language provides a fascinating survey of how grammar came into being and the differences or similarities between languages spoken around the world, before exploring how language eventually emerged in the very remote human past.

If youve ever attempted to learn German—or even if you havent—this delightful short essay is sure to tickle your funny bone. Originally published as Appendix D in Twain’s 1880 classic, *A Tramp Abroad*, this comedic treasure humorously navigates the complicated maze of German grammar, from perplexing cases and tricky adjective endings to baffling noun genders and verb placements. Join us for a lighthearted exploration of the linguistic challenges that make German a uniquely entertaining language! (Summary by Kara)

Yiddish with Rukhl is a limited series podcast for people who love spoken Yiddish, brought to you by the Forward/Forverts. In a 15-20 minute podcast, Forverts editor Rukhl Schaechter shares engaging articles written in conversational Yiddish. She explains how listeners can benefit from the experience of hearing Yiddish, even if their knowledge of the language is at the intermediate level.

Mining information from mythology, folklore, religious texts, and fairy tales from around the world, a foremost expert on symbols explains word origins and their meanings. The ultimate symbols are the letters and words in language as Bayley moves beyond mere pictures to understand the vital messages that have been ignored or lost across the centuries.

يرسم هذا الكتابُ النابضُ بالحيويَّة، والرائعُ في سردياته وتحليلاته المُتقَنة والموثَّقة، المراحلَ التي جرى عبر تواليها المُثير تشكيلُ صُعود العالَم الحديث. ويروي كيف تزامَنَ ذلك وترابطَ بِنيويّاً مع ظهور الدَّساتير المكتوبة وانتشارها، وتوالي الحروب الموسَّعة والهجينة، وصراع القوى الكبرى على امتداد قارَّات العالَم الحديث، عبر القرون الثلاثة الماضية الحافلة بالأحداث. ويلمس القارئُ بين فقراته كيف يتضافر الأسلوبُ البياني للمؤلِّفة بسردياته المُحكمة، مع الرُّسوم الرائعة المُضافة إليه، ليجعل منه عملاً تاريخيّاً ممتعاً، تتفاعل فيه نُخبة مُبهرة من الحروب التأسيسيَّة الفاصلة والقادة الأقوياء والمُشرِّعين ذوي البصيرة والثُّوار المُخلِصين لقضايا أوطانهم وشعوبهم؛ فيعيد سردَ قصَّةِ نشوءِ الحُكم الدُّستوري، وتطوُّر الأفكار حول معنى الحداثة وما تحمِله من جَوهر

This podcast explores how people of the past thought about the origins of language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fascinating World of Flower Language In the vast tapestry of nature, flowers have long held a special place in the hearts of human beings. These delicate and vibrant blooms not only add beauty to our world but have also been imbued with deep symbolic meanings and messages throughout history. This practice of attributing significance to different flowers and their arrangements is known as flower language or floriography. As we embark on this journey to explore the fascinating world of flower language, it is essential to understand its origins and evolution. The practice of assigning ...

How does a church live out its mission amid a changing culture? "A Second Language" from Good Faith Media is a six-part narrative podcast about Second Baptist Church in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, and how its location and leadership have shaped its witness. Founded in 1884, the church grew as a hub for powerful religious and political personalities on local, state and national levels. Its influence touched on major issues of the day, including alcohol and race. A turning point for the church occurred in 1957 during the city's integration crisis, when the church's Rev. Dale Cowling and ...

Language of Bromance is a weekly Improv Comedy Podcast that was created by Richard and Shawn in 2014. Releasing a new episode every single Sunday featuring new weird stories from history, news, movies, and more. The duo has performed live at the Kansas City Comic Con, Planet ComiCon, The Chicago Podcast Festival and more. Language of Bromance has also been featured as part of Kevin Smith's SmodCo Pod U and BBC Radio Show World Have Your Say. A few stories Language of Bromance has covered are The Great Emu War, The Ninja of Heisei, and Lioness of Brittany. The duo has also created staple ...

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A conversation about the Irish language and its history for anyone curious about their relationship with it and its role in our identity. From real life stories and experiences, to historical insights and thought-provoking theories, the podcast takes listeners on a culture rich journey through the evolution of the Irish Language. Visit the official website at - https://thelanguagequestion.com

With the invention of printing, reading books moved from being an act performed only by priests and aristocrats into an individual, even private activity. This change helped spark the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution - in which punctuation played a crucial role. As long as texts were read out loud by only an educated elite there was no need for punctuation to mark pauses, full stops or questions.

Hot takes on the ancient world by two Classics students and dead language fanatics! We discuss everything ancient, from the sexiest Greek heroes to which Latin grammar constructions we would FMK to gossiping with Tacitus to Aristotle's opinion on Harry Potter...Bringing dead languages to life, this podcast will explore the ancient world through our modern eyes, joking at times, sincere at others, but always hoping to inspire the love of Classics in future generations.

‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH This is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient...

Hosted by Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett, the Speak The Language Podcast is made with the goal to put out content that centered around Hunting, fishing, conservation, and all other things involving the natural world. Join us as we swap stories from our favorite times spent in the woods, discuss current events, seek out answers, and take the occasional dive into history! This podcast is meant to engage, entertain, and equip outdoors men and women from all walks of life. Join us!

A language lover's podcast on a variety of aspects of English that arouse her curiosity about the stories behind familiar words and expressions, about the very human factors that are constantly at work shaping the language

Surprising, entertaining, and illuminating, this is a must-listen for armchair travelers and word nerds. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales, and adventures from all over the world - if you know where to look.

History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences explores the history of the study of language in its varied social and cultural contexts.