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Esperanto, a constructed language designed in the 1880s to foster global peace through mutual understanding, persists today not as a universal tongue but as a vibrant subculture rooted in community, idealism, and shared effort. Despite never achieving its grand political vision, the langu
Esperanto, a constructed language designed in the 1880s to foster global peace through mutual understanding, persists today not as a universal tongue but as a vibrant subculture rooted in community, idealism, and shared effort. Despite never achieving its grand political vision, the langu
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Katie Thornton
narrative on 99% Invisible
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
L. L. ZamenhofKatie ThorntonRoman MarsBridget O'KeefeHumphrey TonkinEspoir Nagoma Katsadi
Books
Unua Libroby L. L. Zamenhof
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Duolingo
Topics
History Of ScienceLong Form Journalism
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