2004-01-01
Niw EngliscNiw Englisc is a hypothetical projection of Old English into modern times, with our sound shifts and grammatical changes, but without the mess of foreign vocabulary. Very concise and intriguing.
02:50
Libor Sztemon's Pages
I already referred you, I think, to Libor Sztemon regarding some Lord's Prayer translations. I neglected to mention that he has a whole lot of Slavic conlanging underway.
02:29
Transfer ink
Transfer ink is among many tasty amateur-scientific treats described here. Others: Foxhole radios (with detectors made usu. from razor blades), match-head rockets, micrometeoroid collecting, shrunken-head faking. Enjoy!
02:05
Recent Advances in the Reconstruction of Common Slavic (1971-1982)
Recent Advances in the Reconstruction of Common Slavic (1971-1982) is a very cool book, and one I'd like to have a look at. When I get back down to the Y I'll see if the good old HBLL has it.
01:37
2003-12-31
Iron Curtains and Satin SheetsA fascinating essay about the effects of the Cold War on love songs. (slithy popup!) What kind of music can express what you think when the aspiration to a suburban, middle-class, Leave-it-to-Beaver life runs headlong into the fact that you all could be gone in a matter of seconds? Great article, lots of telling examples.
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