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usonian

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 06:51 PM Nov 13

Secret languages of pirates, women, gay men and more: how modern codebreakers are unlocking hidden words from the past

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https://wickedlynews.com/secret-languages-of-pirates-women-gay-men-and-more-how-modern-codebreakers-are-unlocking-hidden-words-from-the-past/

Imagine a world where secrets didn’t slip out in whispers but were whistled across mountains and valleys. Or where survival was all about speaking in code—a language only the outcasts could crack. In a time when texts and tweets have made us lazy with our words, history reminds us that language used to have layers. A lot of textures and layers. Back in the old days, it wasn’t just about talking; it was about surviving, rebelling, and keeping the truth hidden from prying ears.

Today, a scrappy crew of codebreakers and linguists is bringing these ghost languages back to life, refusing to let them vanish into silence. We’re about to dive into history’s time capsule of hidden cultures and underground communities—where survival depended on secret codes, whispered words, and even whistled messages. These modern-day heroes who are decoding them are on a righteous mission to make sure these voices are heard once more.


Examples ensue.


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Secret languages of pirates, women, gay men and more: how modern codebreakers are unlocking hidden words from the past (Original Post) usonian Nov 13 OP
Great read and videos duncang Nov 13 #1
when someone said friend of dorothy they were not talking about auntie Em lol nt msongs Nov 13 #2
Many nursery rhymes were not really for the children. keithbvadu2 Nov 13 #3
K n R Faux pas Nov 13 #4
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