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Laura Spinney, "Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

New Books in Communications

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Bridging Baltic and Slavic Languages

This chapter explores recent research on the linguistic ties between Baltic and Slavic languages, revealing their historical fusion around 4,000 years ago. It also highlights the complexities of understanding Proto-Indo origins, the challenges faced by archaeologists, and the urgent need to document endangered languages in Papua New Guinea.

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