The Latin alphabet is the most recognizable form of written language, whose history goes back to the eras of ancient Greek ...

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Denmark’s National Museum have deciphered over 4,000-year-old cuneiform ...

The Greek alphabet, believed to have emerged in the eighth century BC, is undergoing reevaluation by Leiden University.

Researchers are transforming access to some of the world's oldest written records using digital technology and multilingual ...

A new exhibition is presenting the history of the Lebanese archaeological site of Byblos to European audiences in Paris, writes David Tresilian ...

A long-overlooked writing system from 5000 years ago is still largely undeciphered, but could mark the moment humans first ...

The Sumerians are often credited with creating one of the world’s earliest civilizations, developing cities, writing, and ...