Historical & comparative linguistics

Grime: Documenting the scene’s rise and reign

Experience the 140BPM beating heartbeat of grime exclusively told by a pioneer of the scene – not just as a music genre, but as a living, breathing culture that continues to thrive, inspire, and boldly challenge the status quo.

Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global

*A FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN AND TLS BOOK OF THE SUMMER*

‘The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await’ The Guardian

‘A magisterial feat’ New Scientist

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A Secret Vice: Tolkien on Invented Languages

First ever critical study of Tolkien’s little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin’s Game of Thrones.

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