Stefan IsraelJul 21, 20235 minTranslation and LanguageFiefdom in a DeskWhat challenges of reading an older document, such as a 15th century manuscript, and what can its language tell us? Who, when, where & more!
Stefan IsraelMar 30, 20232 minHandwriting & LanguagesTwo Dots and an UmlautUnlocking the umlaut. History of the two dots.
Stefan IsraelMay 8, 20193 minHandwriting & LanguagesH- huh? Making Sense of GermanGerman and English both mostly use h the same, as that puff of air at the start of a word: hello/hallo, here/hier, horn But what’s that h do
Stefan IsraelSep 21, 20184 minTranslation and LanguageClues Hidden in "von" and "van"?People's surnames often provide clues into their way back family history. Learn what Von and Van mean for the Dutch and Germans.