Lost Languages - The Romance and Tragedy of Forgotten Tongues
Viruti Shivan
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Vanished Voices and Cultures
In "Lost Languages: The Romance and Tragedy of Forgotten Tongues," readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the annals of linguistic history, exploring the enigmatic world of languages that have silently faded away. This book delves into the intricate stories behind these forgotten tongues, uncovering the cultural, historical, and human elements intertwined with their demise.
From the ancient scripts that puzzle modern-day linguists to the poignant tales of communities that lost their linguistic identity, this book paints a vivid picture of linguistic diversity and its precarious nature. It not only chronicles the reasons behind the disappearance of these languages but also reflects on the cultural loss that humanity endures with each silent tongue.
As a bridge between the past and the present, "Lost Languages" offers insights into the efforts to revive and preserve endangered languages. It's a tribute to the unsung languages that have shaped human civilization and a reminder of the ongoing struggle to save those that are on the brink of extinction.
Join us on a journey of discovery, nostalgia, and hope, as we pay homage to the languages that have once whispered the secrets of forgotten civilizations.
Duration - 2h 41m.
Author - Viruti Shivan.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 VIRUTI SHIVAN ©.
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Unveiling the Mysteries of Vanished Voices and Cultures In "Lost Languages: The Romance and Tragedy of Forgotten Tongues," readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the annals of linguistic history, exploring the enigmatic world of languages that have silently faded away. This book delves into the intricate stories behind these forgotten tongues, uncovering the cultural, historical, and human elements intertwined with their demise. From the ancient scripts that puzzle modern-day linguists to the poignant tales of communities that lost their linguistic identity, this book paints a vivid picture of linguistic diversity and its precarious nature. It not only chronicles the reasons behind the disappearance of these languages but also reflects on the cultural loss that humanity endures with each silent tongue. As a bridge between the past and the present, "Lost Languages" offers insights into the efforts to revive and preserve endangered languages. It's a tribute to the unsung languages that have shaped human civilization and a reminder of the ongoing struggle to save those that are on the brink of extinction. Join us on a journey of discovery, nostalgia, and hope, as we pay homage to the languages that have once whispered the secrets of forgotten civilizations. Duration - 2h 41m. Author - Viruti Shivan. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 VIRUTI SHIVAN ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:00:03
The Lure of Lost Languages
Duration:00:00:52
Setting the Stage for a Linguistic Journey
Duration:00:01:20
Chapter 1: Whispers of the Ancient World
Duration:00:00:04
1.1 The Mystery of the Etruscan Language
Duration:00:02:46
1.2 Deciphering the Linear A Script
Duration:00:02:42
1.3 Sumerian: The Dawn of Written Expression
Duration:00:03:04
Chapter 2: The Vanishing Voices of Indigenous Peoples
Duration:00:00:05
2.1 North America’s Forgotten Tongues
Duration:00:03:26
2.2 The Silent Songs of Australian Aboriginal Languages
Duration:00:03:19
2.3 Endangered Languages of the Amazon
Duration:00:03:26
Chapter 3: The Fall of Empires and Their Languages
Duration:00:00:05
3.1 Latin: The Language of an Empire
Duration:00:02:47
3.2 The Demise of Sanskrit
Duration:00:03:21
3.3 Coptic: The Last Echoes of Ancient Egypt
Duration:00:03:08
Chapter 4: Islands of Isolation
Duration:00:00:04
4.1 The Enigma of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Duration:00:03:00
4.2 Tasmania’s Lost Linguistic Heritage
Duration:00:03:28
4.3 The Unique Tongues of Andaman and Nicobar
Duration:00:03:19
Chapter 5: Europe’s Forgotten Dialects
Duration:00:00:04
5.1 The Last Speakers of Manx
Duration:00:03:02
5.2 Dalmatian: A Language of the Adriatic
Duration:00:02:56
5.3 The Decline of Livonian
Duration:00:03:13
Chapter 6: The Languages of Conquest and Trade
Duration:00:00:04
6.1 Aramaic: The Lingua Franca of the Near East
Duration:00:03:07
6.2 Pidgins and Creoles: Birth and Extinction
Duration:00:03:46
6.3 The Trade Languages of the Silk Road
Duration:00:03:30
Chapter 7: The Impact of Colonization
Duration:00:00:04
7.1 Native American Languages Under Siege
Duration:00:03:47
7.2 The Erasure of African Linguistic Identities
Duration:00:03:54
7.3 The Pacific: A Linguistic Battleground
Duration:00:03:44
Chapter 8: The Role of Religion and Scripture
Duration:00:00:04
8.1 Hebrew: Death and Resurrection
Duration:00:03:26
8.2 Sanskrit and Pali: Sacred and Forgotten
Duration:00:03:24
8.3 The Gnostic Languages of the Middle East
Duration:00:03:37
Chapter 9: Technological Evolution and Language Loss
Duration:00:00:05
9.1 The Printing Press and Minority Languages
Duration:00:03:25
9.2 Telegraphy and Global Language Homogenization
Duration:00:03:28
9.3 Digital Age: Threat or Savior?
Duration:00:03:44
Chapter 10: Politics and Language Suppression
Duration:00:00:04
10.1 Linguistic Cleansing: Historical Perspectives
Duration:00:03:59
10.2 The Soviet Union’s Impact on Regional Languages
Duration:00:03:56
10.3 Language and Identity in the Balkans
Duration:00:03:41
Chapter 11: Revival and Reclamation
Duration:00:00:04
11.1 The Hebrew Revival: A Modern Miracle
Duration:00:03:50
11.2 The Celtic Renaissance
Duration:00:03:21
11.3 Indigenous Language Revitalization Efforts
Duration:00:04:15
Chapter 12: Linguistic Archaeology
Duration:00:00:04
12.1 Unearthing the Secrets of the Rosetta Stone
Duration:00:03:14
12.2 Decoding the Mayan Glyphs
Duration:00:03:15
12.3 Voynich Manuscript: A Lingual Enigma
Duration:00:03:28
Chapter 13: Language as a Cultural Artifact
Duration:00:00:05
13.1 Linguistic Landscapes of Lost Civilizations
Duration:00:03:30
13.2 Language Death and Cultural Loss
Duration:00:03:40
13.3 Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage
Duration:00:03:43
Chapter 14: The Future of Language Diversity
Duration:00:00:05
14.1 The Role of Globalization
Duration:00:03:37
14.2 Technological Innovations in Language Preservation
Duration:00:03:44
14.3 Ethical Considerations in Linguistic Revival
Duration:00:04:00
Chapter 15: Lessons Learned from Lost Languages
Duration:00:00:05
15.1 Understanding Human Cultural Evolution
Duration:00:03:26
15.2 The Importance of Linguistic Diversity
Duration:00:03:26
15.3 Looking Ahead: Preserving Our Linguistic Heritage
Duration:00:03:55
Conclusion
Duration:00:02:37