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The invention that broke English spelling
[…] The invention of the printing press ushered in a literary revolution, helping to create the world as we know it. However… it also made a terrible mess of English. In my latest YouTube video I explore the impact of … Continue reading
Languages in Danger: 🚨📝 How Lack of Documentation Threatens Global Heritage 🌍
🌍✨ Entire cultures are vanishing as their languages disappear without being documented. 📜 In this video, we explore the urgency of preserving endangered languages and the cultural heritage they carry. Discover why time is running out and what’s at stake … Continue reading
Why does oxygen have the wrong name? | ELEMENTS
In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the fascinating stories behind the names of the elements of the periodic table. From gods and mythological creatures to places and famous scientists, discover how history, language, and culture have … Continue reading