A link exists between 6,000-year-old engravings on cylindrical seals used on clay tablets and cuneiform, the world’s oldest writing system, according to new research.

Hangul, the Korean writing system, is not only one of the most unique writing systems in the world, but it is also possibly ...

We learn about writing systems, also called orthographies, the different components that make up a writing system, the development of different writing systems over time, and more.

The Thai writing system is an enigma of complexity, blending tradition with practical challenges. While it isn't the hardest to learn (a title that likely belongs to Chinese), Thai offers a ...

The writing system is thought to have originated from Mesopotamia, now an area of modern-day Iraq. Before cuneiform, however, there was a script using abstract pictographic signs called proto ...

It is a writing system created by Inuit for Inuit, says Natan Obed, the group’s president. Getting to this point was not easy, for the Inuit aim for consensus.

Why did hunter-gatherers make cave drawings? Scientists have known about prehistoric cave paintings for hundreds of years. Some of the oldest ones date back to the Neanderthals over 60,000 years ...

Essay writing doesn’t just build writing skills but communication skills in general. Sure, being a part of a discussion club is much better, but most students won’t have the time for that, and ...