Bridging Ancient Languages and Art: An Interview with Linda Mitchell Thompson We’re delighted to sit down with Linda Mitchell Thompson, Chief Artist-in-Residence at the National Museum of Language, to explore her inspiring blend of ancient languages and art. Through her skillful combination of classical philology, humor, and vibrant illustration, Linda brings ancient languages like Latin,…

Julien asks for 10 euros from his father.– What’s this for?– To give to an old woman!– It’s great [that you] want to help her! So, where is this old lady?– Over there. She sells ice cream! Julien demande 10 euros à son père.– C’est pour quoi faire?– Pour donner à une vieille dame !–…

What is small, round, green and goes up and down? – A green-pea in an elevator. Qu’est-ce qui est. petit, rond, vert, et qui monte et qui descend ? – Un petit pois dans un ascenseur. Source C. Brown. (2024) Personal Communication.

Descartes walks into a bar. The bartender asks him, “Would you like something to drink?” Descartes answers, “I don’t think so,” and he disappears. Descartes entre dans un bar. Le barman lui demande, “Est-ce que vous voulez quelque chose à boire?” Descartes répond, “Je ne pense pas,” et il disparaît. Source C. Brown. (2024) Personal…

Teacher says to his student: – Jules! I told you to draw your favourite animal, and you have done nothing! Jules answers: – But I did, Ma’am! I have drawn my black cat on a dark night! La maîtresse dit à son élève : – “Jules ! je t’ai dit de dessiner ton animal préféré…

The name ‘Pashto’ is believed to come from ‘parsawā’ Persian language, a reconstructed form of proto-Iranian. The language is estimated to have around 45 – 55 million speakers. It is the language of the Pashtun people and has similarities with the Indo-Aryan language family due to the amount of borrowed words. Pashto is an Indo-European…