Otherwords

Otherwords digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human

Show Info

Web channel: United States PBS (2021 - now)
Average Runtime: 8 minutes
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: History

Official site: www.pbs.org

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