Dive into a colorful world map revealing the size of each language’s Wikipedia by article count. From English with millions of entries to lesser-known languages with thousands, this visualization offers a unique perspective on global information sharing.
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Wikipedia has transformed information access, but it has blind spots. Terra Incognita maps Wikipedia’s language biases, shedding light on its global coverage. Learn about the encyclopedia’s evolution and future.
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Discover how grammatical gender works in European languages, its cognitive impact, and a map illustrating the gender systems across the continent.
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From ‘kindergarten’ to ‘zeitgeist’, German words have found their way into languages worldwide. Let’s explore this fascinating linguistic migration through data and visualizations.
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Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words, exploring how words have evolved in form and meaning over time. It involves tracing a word’s roots back to its linguistic ancestors, understanding changes in pronunciation, spelling, and usage. Etymology provides insights into the cultural, historical, and linguistic influences that shape language, contributing to a deeper understanding of words and their connections across different languages and time periods.
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Each street corner in San Francisco holds a story. From Spanish missionaries who first settled the peninsula to Gold Rush fortune-seekers and railroad barons who shaped the city, the names of San Francisco’s neighborhoods open a window into its multicultural heritage. Join us as we uncover the hidden meanings behind the places you thought you knew.
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The name “Manhattan” has inspired countless interpretations and analyses over the centuries. Some scholars suggest that “Mannahatta” may have been a Lenape term for “hilly island,” while others propose it means “place of general inebriation” or “place where we gather wood for bows.” Regardless of the exact translation, Manhattan’s hidden etymologies reflect the complex interplay of cultures and histories that have shaped this iconic island.
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Did you know that Canada literally means “The Village” and Ethiopia translates to “Land of Burnt Faces”? Explore these surprising and insightful translations of country names from around the world.
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Looking at this sprawling linguistic puzzle across Europe, I’m struck by how much story lives in every colored region on this remarkable map of Europe. As someone who spends their days thinking about how species distribute across landscapes, I can’t help but see parallels in how languages have carved out their territories over millennia.
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While most of the nation, and foreigners to France, might say “pain au chocolat”, a stronghold in the southwest has withstood, pridefully, standing to the term “chocolatine”.
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