Lecturer | Linguist | language researcher | PhD Candidate in Complex Systems
Recently, a video by my childhood friend Adam Allred made the rounds on social media and eventually reached the attention of Christian apologist Wes Huff. What followed was a public back-and-forth that raised important questions about the history of the
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In the study of ancient names, scholars often wrestle with uncertainty. When records are fragmentary or languages extinct, researchers must infer connections using a mix of linguistic, historical, and contextual reasoning. But that uncertainty also demands careful methodological restraint —
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The Mixe-Zoque people of Southern Mexico have a rich cultural history that has been largely lost to history. This language family is tied to major civilizations in Mesoamerica. Civilizations such as the Olmecs, Epi-Olmecs, and Teotihuacan. Trying to reconstruct their
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Discover the history of Castilian Spanish and how it became Spain’s dominant language. Learn about Antonio de Nebrija’s grammar, linguistic standardization, political influence, and Arabic contributions to Spanish.Spain is home to many languages, including Catalan, Galician, and Basque. However, Castilian
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Throughout history, the stories of heroic leaders have transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, often leaving their mark on names, traditions, and legends. The names Tecun Uman, a revered K’iche’ Maya leader, and Teancum, a valiant warrior in the Book of
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Tecun Umam, stands as a symbol of indigenous resistance in Guatemalan history. As a prominent leader of the K’iche’ Maya during the Spanish conquest, his legacy is a blend of documented history and enduring legend. This article delves into the
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The Book of Mormon describes the Nephites as a civilization that descended from a small group of immigrants from Jerusalem around 600 BCE. This narrative has led to a common assumption that the Nephites spoke Hebrew or other Old World
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The connection between Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity of Mesoamerican cultures, and Jesus Christ has been a topic of much discussion, particularly in colonial and post-colonial scholarship. The idea that Quetzalcoatl may be a precursor or equivalent to Christ is
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Mesoamerica, home to the ancient civilizations of the Aztec, Maya, Zapotec, and others, was a region rich in cultural and religious traditions. At the heart of these traditions were the gods, powerful deities who shaped the lives, beliefs, and rituals
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Why do some words seem to be everywhere—like “the,” “and,” or “is”—while others feel like rare treasures? And how can the way we use language today reveal secrets about societies that came long before us? The answer lies in power
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