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From early sounds to structured speech, this video unpacks how the first human language may have developed. Discover what scientists believe about the roots of communication.
Bonfires and Illuminations. On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music.
John Phan shows how modern notions of language history are often hampered by nationalist narratives. John Phan is a language ...
The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our ...
There’s an argument rumbling about why our ancestors evolved language. And surprisingly, one of the possible explanations has nothing to do with communication ...
US President Donald Trump left the White House on Tuesday for the NATO summit at The Hague, visibly furious with both Israel ...