Articles related to "Indo European"
From shampoo to whiskey, where English found its words
A brief look at the histories of several English words, from those native to English to those borrowed from around the world.
etymology • english language • vocabulary • lexicon • cognate
A brief look at the histories of several English words, from those native to English to those borrowed from around the world.
etymology • english language • vocabulary • lexicon • cognate
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
History of East European Languages
Proto-Indo-European languages are the origin of the majority of languages spoken in Eastern Europe. Hungarian and Estonian languages are from the Finno-Ugric group.
eastern european languages • proto-indo-european • finno-ugric • baltic languages • slavic languages
Proto-Indo-European languages are the origin of the majority of languages spoken in Eastern Europe. Hungarian and Estonian languages are from the Finno-Ugric group.
eastern european languages • proto-indo-european • finno-ugric • baltic languages • slavic languages
History of Lithuanian Language
Lithuanian language has been one of the Indo-European languages to exhibit the least amount of change from its original form.
lithuania • lithuanian history • lithuanian language • ussr • indo-european languages
Lithuanian language has been one of the Indo-European languages to exhibit the least amount of change from its original form.
lithuania • lithuanian history • lithuanian language • ussr • indo-european languages
History of the Estonian Language
Estonian language is spoken by few people internationally and does not share Lithuanian's and Latvian's Indo-European roots.
estonian language • baltic languages • finno-ugric • indo-european • droodles
Estonian language is spoken by few people internationally and does not share Lithuanian's and Latvian's Indo-European roots.
estonian language • baltic languages • finno-ugric • indo-european • droodles
History of the Polish Language
Polish language was once the language of diplomats, and is related to other Indo-European languages in Eastern Europe.
history of polish language • poland • slavs • slavonic • eastern european languages
Polish language was once the language of diplomats, and is related to other Indo-European languages in Eastern Europe.
history of polish language • poland • slavs • slavonic • eastern european languages
Scythians - A Mysterious History
The Scythians roamed and ruled much of what is now Ukraine and southern Russia, trading with Greeks, burying their dead in kurgans, and plundering villages.
scythians • kurgans • indo-europeans • history of ukraine • ossetians
The Scythians roamed and ruled much of what is now Ukraine and southern Russia, trading with Greeks, burying their dead in kurgans, and plundering villages.
scythians • kurgans • indo-europeans • history of ukraine • ossetians
The Three (Or Four) Baltic Peoples
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
Early History of the Celts
The word Celt is Greek in origin being derived from the word Keltoi meaning 'barbarian' or 'stranger.'
history of the celts • indo-european • kurgan civilization • south asia • danubian culture
The word Celt is Greek in origin being derived from the word Keltoi meaning 'barbarian' or 'stranger.'
history of the celts • indo-european • kurgan civilization • south asia • danubian culture
Who Were the Hittites?
Where the Hittites an invading warrior race that conquered the Land of Hatti or where they one of the indigenous peoples of Anatolia? New research sheds some light.
late bronze age • hittites • anatolia • hatti • indo-european
Where the Hittites an invading warrior race that conquered the Land of Hatti or where they one of the indigenous peoples of Anatolia? New research sheds some light.
late bronze age • hittites • anatolia • hatti • indo-european
The Number Three...
Have you ever considered the implications of the number three to humankind--aside from folklore, that is? You may find some surprises in this fine article by my guest author, Herb O. Buckland.
sociology • education • science • chimpanzee • herb o. buckland
Have you ever considered the implications of the number three to humankind--aside from folklore, that is? You may find some surprises in this fine article by my guest author, Herb O. Buckland.
sociology • education • science • chimpanzee • herb o. buckland
Riding in Carts With Hobbits
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
celts • julius caesar • tolkien • hobbits • thain
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
celts • julius caesar • tolkien • hobbits • thain
India Week Hamburg
The German city of Hamburg is taking steps to boost trade and cultural ties with India through its India Week Hamburg.
indo-german business • india week hamburg • international business • indo-european trade • german economy
The German city of Hamburg is taking steps to boost trade and cultural ties with India through its India Week Hamburg.
indo-german business • india week hamburg • international business • indo-european trade • german economy
Mother Tongue: The Search for the First Language
The monogenetic theory begets furor and ferment
nostratic • monogenetic • uralic • altaic • indo-european
The monogenetic theory begets furor and ferment
nostratic • monogenetic • uralic • altaic • indo-european
Sir William "Oriental" Jones: Ahead of His Time, and Ours
We could sure use a man like him today
sir william "oriental" jones • sir william jones • oriental jones • sir william • india
We could sure use a man like him today
sir william "oriental" jones • sir william jones • oriental jones • sir william • india
Talk About Identity Problems...
Taiwan is a very special case: It's a thriving, prosperous country which isn't a country except in its own collective noggin.
taiwan • roc • prc • beijing • china
Taiwan is a very special case: It's a thriving, prosperous country which isn't a country except in its own collective noggin.
taiwan • roc • prc • beijing • china
Rus: An Early History
Origin of the Rus & Slavic history. Who they were, who they became & who they are today. The Rus began not in Russia but in what is now Ukraine. You can learn how & why here.
rus • slav • kiev • kyiv • russia
Origin of the Rus & Slavic history. Who they were, who they became & who they are today. The Rus began not in Russia but in what is now Ukraine. You can learn how & why here.
rus • slav • kiev • kyiv • russia
The Pictish Language: Celtic or Otherwise?
The Picts have been considered one of early Britain's most enigmatic peoples, but what about their language? The Pictish puzzle is explored.
pictish • celtic • irish • gaelic • scottish
The Picts have been considered one of early Britain's most enigmatic peoples, but what about their language? The Pictish puzzle is explored.
pictish • celtic • irish • gaelic • scottish
The Languages of the Celtic Nations: The P-Celtic Areas
Celtic languages were not the only languages ever spoken in the areas now known as Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.
cornish • welsh • breton • cornwall • wales
Celtic languages were not the only languages ever spoken in the areas now known as Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.
cornish • welsh • breton • cornwall • wales
A Guide to Icelandic Language
This article is an introduction to the Icelandic language, examining the classification, alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, name customs and linguistic policies.
icelandic language • icelandic alphabet • icelandic grammar • icelandic vocabulary • icelandic names
This article is an introduction to the Icelandic language, examining the classification, alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, name customs and linguistic policies.
icelandic language • icelandic alphabet • icelandic grammar • icelandic vocabulary • icelandic names
On lottovoitto syntyä Suomessa: Finnish
Linguists have built whole careers on its wealth.
finn • finnish • finland • estonian • karelian
Linguists have built whole careers on its wealth.
finn • finnish • finland • estonian • karelian
Prajnaparamitamahamantram: Sanskrit
Even death can't stop the world's liveliest dead language from serving humanity.
sanskrit • prakrit • hindi • urdu • sir
Even death can't stop the world's liveliest dead language from serving humanity.
sanskrit • prakrit • hindi • urdu • sir
The Beaker People
Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
beaker people • european bronze age • bronze age • beaker culture • beaker pottery
Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
beaker people • european bronze age • bronze age • beaker culture • beaker pottery
The History of the Etruscans
Although its origins are debated, Etruscan culture greatly influenced the culture of Rome. They were eventually replaced by the Romans as the dominant power in Italy
etruscans • roman culture • italian • etruscan culture • rome
Although its origins are debated, Etruscan culture greatly influenced the culture of Rome. They were eventually replaced by the Romans as the dominant power in Italy
etruscans • roman culture • italian • etruscan culture • rome
How DNA Testing Can Reveal Genealogy
Everyone carries the DNA sequences of their ancestors, DNA that can be explored through genetic testing. Here are common tests used, and what they can and can't reveal.
dna testing • genealogical dna • ancestry • dna sequences • autosomal
Everyone carries the DNA sequences of their ancestors, DNA that can be explored through genetic testing. Here are common tests used, and what they can and can't reveal.
dna testing • genealogical dna • ancestry • dna sequences • autosomal
The Kurds
This article explores the ancient history of the Kurdish people, their history, culture, religion and their struggle for autonomy and independence.
kurds • turkey • saladin • kurdish • autonomy
This article explores the ancient history of the Kurdish people, their history, culture, religion and their struggle for autonomy and independence.
kurds • turkey • saladin • kurdish • autonomy
How One City Changed The Fate Of Eastern Europe
The dispute between Poland and Lithuania over the city of Vilnius (Wilno)between the World Wars had a major impact on the international relations and future of the countries in the region.
history • vilnius • wilno • vilna • poland
The dispute between Poland and Lithuania over the city of Vilnius (Wilno)between the World Wars had a major impact on the international relations and future of the countries in the region.
history • vilnius • wilno • vilna • poland
Religion and the Human Race
In his book, author Wes Nisker is among many writers who have questioned the purpose of our species and the role of religion.
why we have religion • humans and religion • religious beginnings • foundation of religion in societies • aryan religions
In his book, author Wes Nisker is among many writers who have questioned the purpose of our species and the role of religion.
why we have religion • humans and religion • religious beginnings • foundation of religion in societies • aryan religions
What to Know About Arabic vs Farsi
Over the past decade there has been an increased call for English speakers fluent in Arabic and Persian (Farsi). Find out how these Middle Eastern languages are related.
what know about arabic farsi • facts misconceptions middle eastern languages • persian official language iran afghanistan tajikis • gernot windfuhr • professor iranian studies university of michigan
Over the past decade there has been an increased call for English speakers fluent in Arabic and Persian (Farsi). Find out how these Middle Eastern languages are related.
what know about arabic farsi • facts misconceptions middle eastern languages • persian official language iran afghanistan tajikis • gernot windfuhr • professor iranian studies university of michigan
Hajjin, hajjin! Maltese
Maybe it's endangered. Maybe it's the only language on Earth that isn't.
maltese • malta • arabic • english • latin
Maybe it's endangered. Maybe it's the only language on Earth that isn't.
maltese • malta • arabic • english • latin
The Languages of the Celtic Nations: The Q-Celtic Areas
This article discusses the other languages important in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
gaelic • irish • manx • man • ireland
This article discusses the other languages important in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
gaelic • irish • manx • man • ireland
History of the Latvian Language
Latvian language has progressed more quickly than its sister language, Lithuanian.
latvian language • lithuanian language • baltic languages • latvian history • latvian dialects
Latvian language has progressed more quickly than its sister language, Lithuanian.
latvian language • lithuanian language • baltic languages • latvian history • latvian dialects
A History Written in Stone
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
Archaeology and the Celts
The Celts were only known from the writings of the Greeks, Romans and Etruscans until archaeological evidence helped explain where their culture began and how it spread.
the celts • celtic archaeology • celtic culture • origins of celtic culture • keltoi
The Celts were only known from the writings of the Greeks, Romans and Etruscans until archaeological evidence helped explain where their culture began and how it spread.
the celts • celtic archaeology • celtic culture • origins of celtic culture • keltoi
Basque Native Rights
The Basques, the most invaded indigenous group on the planet, are fortunate enough to have gained true self-determination as a separatist state.
basque separatist • basque separatism • basque indigenous • basque native • basque language
The Basques, the most invaded indigenous group on the planet, are fortunate enough to have gained true self-determination as a separatist state.
basque separatist • basque separatism • basque indigenous • basque native • basque language
Celtic Liechtenstein
A nomadic tribe, the Celts, moved into the Liechtenstein valley and displaced the prehistoric inhabitants over 3000 years ago.
liechtenstein • celts • eschen • alps • etruscans
A nomadic tribe, the Celts, moved into the Liechtenstein valley and displaced the prehistoric inhabitants over 3000 years ago.
liechtenstein • celts • eschen • alps • etruscans
Comte's Positivism and the Historical Phases
Comte proposed a new scientific outlook, positivism, and explains how societies pass through different stages or processes to reach modern thought and philosophy.
positivism and historical development • different philosophical stages in history of manki • auguste comte and science • comte's religion of humanity • science as a world religion
Comte proposed a new scientific outlook, positivism, and explains how societies pass through different stages or processes to reach modern thought and philosophy.
positivism and historical development • different philosophical stages in history of manki • auguste comte and science • comte's religion of humanity • science as a world religion
Did the Etruscans come from Greece?
Who are the Etruscans and where did they come from?
etruscans • greeks • rome • roman
Who are the Etruscans and where did they come from?
etruscans • greeks • rome • roman
Easter's Pagan Past
As eggs and rabbits start popping up in stores and on the television, it is always valuable to look back and remember where those familiar symbols came from.
easter pagan traditions • easter bunnies • easter eggs • history of easter • eostre
As eggs and rabbits start popping up in stores and on the television, it is always valuable to look back and remember where those familiar symbols came from.
easter pagan traditions • easter bunnies • easter eggs • history of easter • eostre
Notinole from Babylon to Middle-earth
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
The Origin of the Word Love
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'love' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of love • history of love • source of the word love • semantic broadening of love • etymology of love
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'love' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of love • history of love • source of the word love • semantic broadening of love • etymology of love
The Origin of the Word Sweet
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "sweet" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of sweet • history of sweet • source of the word sweet • semantic broadening of sweet • etymology of sweet
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how "sweet" entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of sweet • history of sweet • source of the word sweet • semantic broadening of sweet • etymology of sweet
The Origin of the Word Work
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'work' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of work • work english language • history of work • source of the word work • semantic broadening of work
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'work' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of work • work english language • history of work • source of the word work • semantic broadening of work
Thrace Artifacts in Bulgaria
South Bulgaria was once ancient Thrace and part of the Roman Empire. Artifacts from Thrace are invaluable, but they may be at risk during archeological digs.
thrace artifacts in bulgaria • bulgaria archeology • thrace • roman empire • georgi kitov
South Bulgaria was once ancient Thrace and part of the Roman Empire. Artifacts from Thrace are invaluable, but they may be at risk during archeological digs.
thrace artifacts in bulgaria • bulgaria archeology • thrace • roman empire • georgi kitov
Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language - Part One
Part one of a review of Steven Pinker's book, "Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language"
words • linguistics • language • steven pinker • words and rules
Part one of a review of Steven Pinker's book, "Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language"
words • linguistics • language • steven pinker • words and rules
Bill Bryson's The Mother Tongue
Bryson offers the reader comedy and scholarship in his history book, "The Mother Tongue: English and How it Got That Way."
english • history • bill • bryson • mother tongue
Bryson offers the reader comedy and scholarship in his history book, "The Mother Tongue: English and How it Got That Way."
english • history • bill • bryson • mother tongue
Brief history of Russia (Part 1)
It's brief description of russian history from the beginning.
russia • mideval • kievan • kiev • rurik
It's brief description of russian history from the beginning.
russia • mideval • kievan • kiev • rurik
Celtic Origins: Early History of the Welsh Language
The story of the Welsh language begins long ago with the history of the Celts and Romans.
welsh • wales • celt • celts • celtic
The story of the Welsh language begins long ago with the history of the Celts and Romans.
welsh • wales • celt • celts • celtic
How to Choose Arabic vs Farsi to Study
Students of foreign languages wondering which Middle Eastern language to study and learn, Arabic or Persian (also known as Farsi), need to consider several factors.
how choose arabic farsi persian • useful middle east language learn study • interpreters translators linguists arabic farsi pe • gernot windfuhr • professor iranian studies
Students of foreign languages wondering which Middle Eastern language to study and learn, Arabic or Persian (also known as Farsi), need to consider several factors.
how choose arabic farsi persian • useful middle east language learn study • interpreters translators linguists arabic farsi pe • gernot windfuhr • professor iranian studies
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