Endangered Languages

Cornish: The Celtic Language Rising from the Ashes
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Cornish: The Celtic Language Rising from the Ashes

Explore the fascinating history of this Cornish language, from its 18th-century ‘extinction’ to its modern-day revival.

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Njerep: An African Language on the Edge of Extinction
A misty forest in Cameroon.

Njerep: An African Language on the Edge of Extinction

Though the Njerep language of Cameroon only has four remaining speakers, efforts to study and preserve the language should continue.

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The History and Future of the Gullah Language
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The History and Future of the Gullah Language

Emerging from the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia, Gullah serves as a unique linguistic and cultural bridge that connects the past and the future.

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The Iñupiaq Language in “True Detective: Night Country”
The Northern Lights in Alaska.

The Iñupiaq Language in “True Detective: Night Country”

The endangered Iñupiaq language and culture steals the show in the acclaimed “True Detective: Night Country” television series.

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