The World Capital of Endangered Languages

The World Capital of Endangered Languages

What places to you picture when you hear of endangered languages? Probably not New York City. And yet, there are more endangered languages in and around New York City than have ever existed anywhere else. «And because most of the world’s languages are on a path to disappear within the next century, there will likely never be this many in any single place again.» Spectacularly beautiful and touching piece, for your ears and eyes.


From Weekly Filet #481, in March 2024.

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