When you think of the Greek language, you don’t necessarily think of the Polynesian languages, do you? However, the connection between Greek and the Polynesian languages of the Pacific is a niche topic that sparks the imagination, as it...
Imagine for a moment human history as a river, where the Greek language is not just a small and narrow stream but a deep and forceful current that has enriched the English language over the course of time with...
Greek is one of the oldest recorded living languages of the world, with a truly rich history that spans over 3,000 years.
While Ancient Greek and Modern Greek represent very different stages of the development of this fascinating language, they...
In English, the impressive monuments built by the ancient Egyptians at Giza are called 'pyramids'. Where does this word come from? What does it mean in ancient Greek, and what does this reveal about the pyramids themselves? Furthermore, what...
Have you ever noticed how your calendar and the days of the week you use all the time without a second thought quietly preserve major historical shifts in plain sight?
If you speak English or a Romance language such as French,...
Nestled in the heart of modern-day Turkey lies Cappadocia, a fascinating region that is surprisingly rich in history and renowned for its uniquely beautiful and captivating landscape.
However, Cappadocia is also home to a hidden linguistic treasure of the Greek...
Greek is one of the oldest languages in the world that continues to be spoken to this day. Needless to say, it has changed considerably throughout the ages, but how exactly has the pronunciation of Greek changed since ancient...
The Greek language hosts an incredibly diverse and rich linguistic history, with its roots stretching back thousands of years.
As one of the world's oldest languages still spoken, Greek has evolved over the centuries quite significantly. However, Modern Greek grammar...
Have you ever wondered why ancient Greeks used a writing system that evolved without any spaces between words, without punctuation and utilized only capital letters?
If not, all you have to do is see an Ancient Greek inscription, and you’ll...
How much can a language change while still remaining recognizable to its speakers across the centuries, and could an ancient Athenian and a speaker of Byzantine Greek truly comprehend each other, or would there be breakdowns in their conversation?
Greek,...
