Ancient Languages

Health A single protein may have sparked the origin of human language

A human-specific NOVA1 gene mutation may have shaped the evolution of speech, distinguishing modern humans from Neanderthals and Denisovans.

Discoveries Teenager solves ancient mystery by decoding 4,000-year-old Egyptian text Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Historic 2,600-year-old Turkish artifact finally decoded: ‘The Mother’ goddess revealed Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries 3,000 year-old tablet provides a vivid snapshot of ancient daily life Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Historians find 1,500 year-old chapter hidden within the Bible Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Historians discover Bible chapter lying hidden for almost 1,500 years Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists reveal Bible chapter lying hidden for almost 1,500 years Joseph Shavit

Discoveries 21 year-old student cracks ancient code and and wins major international award Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists discover Bible chapter lying hidden for almost 1,500 years Joseph Shavit

Discoveries 21 year-old student cracks ancient code and wins prestigious international award Joseph Shavit

Discoveries 21 year-old student cracks ancient code to win prestigious international award Joseph Shavit

Discoveries 21 year-old student cracks ancient code to win prestigious award Joseph Shavit

Discoveries 21 year-old computer science student cracks ancient code – wins prestigious award Joseph Shavit

Good News You Can Now Take Free Online Classes in 12 Rare Jewish Languages Joseph Shavit

Global Good Ancient Greek ‘pop culture’ discovery rewrites history of poetry and song Joshua Shavit