Language is one of the foundational pieces of being human, but in the absence of writing, what can we know about it in the deep past? Historical linguistics and the comparative method shed valuable light on these long-lost languages, and uncover the roots of some of today's most widely spoken tongues.Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory.Support us by supporting our sponsors!SimpliSafe - Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/TIDES today to customize your system and get a free security camera. You also get a 60 day risk free trial, so there’s nothing to lose.Headspace - Go to HEADSPACE.COM/TIDES for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.