In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls chant in the ancient liturgical language of ...

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.

An international team has sequenced the first ancient genomes from the so-called Green Sahara, a period when the largest desert in the world temporarily turned into a humid savanna-like environment.

An incredible map shows the most widely spoken languages in each country in Africa. There are believed to be between 1,000 and 2,000 distinct languages across the continent, which have roots in ...

The traditional financial system has long been the backbone of global commerce, enabling economic growth. However, despite its many strengths, the system is fraught with barriers. Emerging ...

showcase a long history and rich cultural heritage of traditional Chinese villages. (Photo: Xinhua) An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 8, 2024 shows part of the Zhou Family Courtyard in Lingling ...

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Sentebale means “forget-me-not” in the local language of Lesotho in southern Africa. Co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, as well as the board of trustees, joined Harry in leaving Sentebale ...

Portfolio committee on basic education has raised concerns about language policies and irregularities at Pretoria High School for Girls and Paramaribo Primary School. Police presence outside the ...

Across the world, thousands of languages have faded into obscurity due to colonisation, globalisation, and cultural shifts. However, a growing movement is bringing some of these lost tongues back to ...