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Mundolingua
Discovering the ancient languages of Europe and the world's writing systems
Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun (Paris 5th)
About
Two workshops to discover the languages and idioms spoken on the European continent during Antiquity and the Middle Ages, whether they have disappeared or evolved into modern forms, followed by the different writing systems used around the world.
Led by the language and linguistics museum Mundolingua (mundolingua.org)
By reservation starting October 28th.
Our take on this event
Travel back to the ancient worlds where mysterious scripts and long-lost tongues defined human history. This unique experience invites you to unravel the origins of modern language and discover how we once carved our stories into time.
On Saturday, November 28, 2026, the Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun in the 5th arrondissement hosts a fascinating linguistic journey presented by the Mundolingua museum. This event features two specialized workshops exploring European languages from Antiquity and the Middle Ages, as well as the history of global writing systems. Whether you are interested in extinct tongues or the evolution of modern speech, this session offers deep insights into human communication. Attendance is completely free of charge, but please ensure you book your spot starting from October 28, as spaces are limited for this unique educational afternoon in the heart of Paris.
Explore the evolution of language at the Bibliothèque Mohammed Arkoun on November 28, 2026. From 15:00 to 16:30, the team from the Mundolingua museum will lead an engaging program divided into two distinct parts.
The first session focuses on the European continent, uncovering the languages used during the Antiquity and Middle Ages. Participants will examine how these original forms have either faded into history or developed into the languages spoken today. The second session shifts the focus to global writing systems, providing an overview of the various methods humans have devised to record their thoughts across the world.
This event is open to the public and offered free of charge. To secure your attendance, you are required to make a reservation starting on October 28.
