How will Icelandic survive the digital age?

Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala by TED

Jul 14, 202235:12Society & Culture

Icelandic is an ancient and iconic language. So iconic, in fact, it was a major inspiration to J.R.R. Tolkien when he was writing Lord of the Rings. Iceland even has institutes that promote its longevity, and this care h...

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