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| bio | website | noldorin.com |
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| location | London, United Kingdom | |
| age | 23 | |
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postgrad student of mathematics, graduate in theoretical physics, polymath in training, blogger of miscellany
based in London, UK
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Language of Franks vs later French Thanks. And indeed, French was the "Lingua Franca" for centuries, as you say, and would have influenced modern German significantly. There are few languages the Germanic tongues haven't influenced in Europe, though their contribution to Romance languages other than French is even smaller. |
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First evidence of intercontinental or cross-cultural trade? Good call. I bet this is indeed one of the earliest intercontinental trade routes. Egypt and Sumeria would also have traded from a very early date. |
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First evidence of intercontinental or cross-cultural trade? Thanks. Your question is indeed improved now. :-) |
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First evidence of intercontinental or cross-cultural trade? Is this question even answerable? I'm not sure... Neanderthals could have traded between Europe/Asia and Africa for all I know. |
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Who were the Huns and/or Xiongnu? Also, by the time the Huns entered Europe, they were surely a confederation of tribes (having amalgamated some of the Scythian tribes and perhaps even Finno-Ugric ones on the way). In any case, it would be fascinating to discover that the two greatest empires of that time -- the Roman Empire and the Han Empire -- were both plagued by these barbarians. The Chinese just about kept out the Xiongu and other tribes with the Great Wall, as far as I know, while the decaying Roman Empire in alliance with Germanic tribes was lucky to beat back the Huns. |
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Who were the Huns and/or Xiongnu? So, I fear I'm not quite knowledgeable to answer this question, though I've definitely looked into in the past. I'm hoping someone who really knows this area of history could provide an answer here! I believe the Hun/Xiongu equivalence question is still open, though there is undoubtedly is some link. I also personally believe the Huns/Xiongu were of Turko-Mongolic stock, to varying extent (like the later Mongols). |
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answered | Language of Franks vs later French |
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What language(s) were spoken within the Holy Roman Empire? Updated... included a few references, but feel free to add/expand/correct! |
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Oct 11 |
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What language(s) were spoken within the Holy Roman Empire? added 126 characters in body |
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Oct 11 |
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What language(s) were spoken within the Holy Roman Empire? added 126 characters in body |
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What language(s) were spoken within the Holy Roman Empire? added 126 characters in body |
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What language(s) were spoken within the Holy Roman Empire? @Travis Christian: Trying to add in a few now. :-) |
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