Dr. Word Person
@drwordperson.bsky.social
Linguist with an interest in various dead languages (Ancient Greek, Hittite, Sanskrit, Latin...) Ph.D. UCLA, Indo-European Studies; currently an MS student at Uni Stuttgart. Native of Texas. I enjoy lutes, languages, plants, recorders, and rocks.
As a linguist, I think this is basically the coolest thing ever.
Ryan Estrada@ryanestrada.com · 4d agoWhy does Korea have a holiday for the alphabet? Because unlike other writing systems that evolved over centuries, Hangul was the work of one dude who solved mass illiteracy by sitting down and creating a brand new fully-formed system from scratch that anyone can learn almost instantly.
Sandra is so clear and focused and knowledgeable and professional, and I would recommend her and any of her offerings.
Sandra Tayler@sandratayler.bsky.social · 6d agoOver the next few weeks I'm entering a time of promotional push. Here is a list (in thread form) of things you'll see me talking about.
I knew the phrase 'queen of air and darkness', but didn't know Housman came up with it. Pretty metal poem.
I loved this series, where each installment was unexpected and cool in its own way, and the first is a fantasy murder mystery. Go read it!!!
Marina Lostetter@marinalostetter.bsky.social · 3w agoPeriodic "I write books!" reminder. This is the epic-fantasy serial killer one.
For people who want to help - ask your house representative to support the bill when it goes up for a vote (this year or next)! Your voice is powerful.
Darcie Little Badger@littlebadger.bsky.social · 3w agoBreaking news. I was at the powwow where they announced the legislation, along with a big gathering of community.
Apparently episode one was first broadcast on the BBC 50 years ago today. Still one of the most remarkable television dramas ever. I Claudius
Watching this video was like culture shock, being American but having barely left Germany over the past 18 months. It wasn't the tacky party cruise atmosphere, which Germans definitely have their own version of, but, like, the constant demands for a 10/10 AMAZING EXPERIENCE on surveys, where...
Lindsay Ellis@lindsayellis.bsky.social · 3w agofrodoitsdone.gif www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjPR...
This is some amazing news! It's such a positive step that the Lipan Apache in Texas are finally on the path to federal recognition, so give your congressperson a call in support of the bill, if you have a moment!
Darcie Little Badger@littlebadger.bsky.social · 3w agoBreaking news. I was at the powwow where they announced the legislation, along with a big gathering of community.
Es gibt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Aber es gibt auch Mecklenburg und Vorpommern. Wie wir heute Abend voraussichtlich wieder sehen werden, unterscheiden sich beide Regionen deutlich in ihrem Wahlverhalten. Woher kommen diese Unterschiede? Ein Thread mit Daten aus dem Kaiserreich bis heute. 🧵
Went on a visit to the star fort town of Neuf-Brisach in France, not far over the border from Breisach am Rhein in Germany. The moat has been turned into an art installation!
Realizing I'm probably 1 of few Roman historians who distinguish for students between Etruscan & Magna Graecian city-states as: "Is this dude dining with his wife? Etruscan. With his boyfriend? Definitely Greek." I'm not a structuralist, but pants/no pants distinctions are easy shorthands!
@andreagrimes.com I was in Basel, Switzerland today and saw this one guy swimming down the Rhine while towing two poodles down the river on a boogie board. It felt so Austin I couldn't not share.
I found this an incredibly entertaining game and a great way to learn about new languages!
laserhedvig@laserhedvig.bsky.social · 2mo agoA New Language Game has Entered The Villa: Glottle! glottle.app Try to guess the target language and along the way you get clues from its position in a language family tree and its geographical position. #languages #linguistics
Yesterday I went out to visit some castle ruins by bike, and took along @bluejo.eurosky.social 's new book Everybody's Perfect to read during stops. Let's have some photos!
What I tell my students is that the job of modern historians is sipping some useful information from a firehouse of evidence, while the task of pre-modern historians is finding water in the desert.
This is also something of what it's like as a linguist who works on corpus linguistics but with poorly-attested long-extinct languages.
"Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret Devereaux@bretdevereaux.bsky.social · 2mo agoReading something on calculating the size of the 1600s French army (...yes, I am somewhat behind) and it is really funny as a Romanist the sort of, "but if we use THIS evidence, we get this number, but this OTHER pile of evidence." Look, Tacitus told me there were 25 legions. He seems trustworthy.
I'm sure there's a joke about a miles walking miles in there somewhere, but I'm not sure it's worth it ... www.wellington-today.co.uk/news/histori...
Re-enactor takes on 100-mile challenge dressed as Roman soldier
A WELLINGTON historical reenactor is preparing to take on a gruelling 100-mile challenge dressed and equipped as a Roman legionary.
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I get a lot of people asking for sources about the Lipan Apache in Texas and our history; the Texas State Historical Society just published a thorough, peer-reviewed article on the subject! www.tshaonline.org/handbook/ent...
History and Legacy of the Lipan Apache Tribe in Texas and Mexico
Explore the rich history, cultural heritage, and continuous presence of the Lipan Apache tribe across Texas, northern Mexico, and the Southern Great Plains. Learn about their origins, alliances, resis...
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Even more visitors will be flocking to Iceland for the solar eclipse, so here’s a much-requested phrase in Icelandic (“Hello. I am fleeing the American century of humiliation. Can you show me where to buy Mountain Dew Baja Blast?”). Icelandic pronunciation tips: youtu.be/ivLPqkEaKOI
Guys! There are new Euro bills up for consideration and WE ALL HAVE TO VOTE FOR THE AWESOME BIRD DESIGNS!!!! Q: Do I have to live in the EU to vote? A: Apparently not! Q: Which designs do I vote for? A: ANY AND ALL OF THE BIRD ONES! Q: Are they cool? A: VERY COOL INDEED!!!!
Survey | surveys.ecb.europa.eu
I’ve just had my say on our future banknotes. Have your say too!
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@captainawkward.bsky.social This was absolutely fabulous and you should watch it immediately.
We used Ancient Egyptian Magic to heal our colleagues | Curators' Corner S10 EP 9
YouTube video by The British Museum
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@oakleaf.bsky.social I thought the tiny round windows along the roof looked really cool and steampunky!
I have read this book and concur!
Wolgs@wolgsarekindacool.bsky.social · 4mo agoSooo, awhile back I heard that authors like for you to speak up if you like their books. Well, I just recently finished A Snake Falls to Earth by @littlebadger.bsky.social , and it was incredible. Fascinating concept, fun, relatable characters, and a good message. I suck at talking, so tldr, it good
Sooo, awhile back I heard that authors like for you to speak up if you like their books. Well, I just recently finished A Snake Falls to Earth by @littlebadger.bsky.social , and it was incredible. Fascinating concept, fun, relatable characters, and a good message. I suck at talking, so tldr, it good
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Bidding is now open! Linguistics for sale! Go get yourself some linguistics!!! ( @neolithicsheep.bsky.social would you plug my thing?)
Dr. Word Person@drwordperson.bsky.social · 4mo agoHi, everyone! I am offering two linguistic worldbuilding consultations for @romancingthevote.com Get your linguistics questions answered while raising money for voting rights!
