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Laura Spinney - How One Ancient Language Went Global

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Cultural Currents of the Black Sea

This chapter explores the historical and linguistic importance of the Black Sea as a hub for cultural exchange among ancient civilizations. It examines the influence of the Neolithic Revolution, the Varna cemetery's discoveries, and the role of the nomadic Yamnaya people in shaping language and cultural dynamics across Eurasia. Through migration and adaptation, it highlights how environmental and socio-political factors continuously transformed linguistic landscapes and societal structures.

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