Scripts

Learning Multiple Languages: Good. Learning Multiple Scripts: Better?

A linguist studying a newly developed script in Africa noticed that people’s willingness to learn it depended on whether they grew up monoscriptal — using only one writing system — or polyscriptal. Tim Brookes ponders the reasons for this difference and asks for perspectives from readers.

Unicode Jewels: Ogham Alphabet Made Personal

I've just had a super new ring made for me by Irish designer Breda Haugh. It's in sterling silver with a single pink sapphire stone set...