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Nuno Marques

Nuno is a puppeteer and scriptwriter who spends his time twiddling his thumbs inside and outside puppets' heads. He enjoys daydreaming, biking in Berlin and opera. Some of his best friends are made of felt and foam!

Articles by Nuno

What Is Writing? Exploring The Writing Systems Of The World

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Nuno Marques

What Is The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

By
Nuno Marques

The Eccentric History Of English Spelling (And Why It’s So Maddeningly Difficult)

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Nuno Marques

The Most Multilingual People Throughout History

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Nuno Marques

6 Lost Languages And Scripts That Have Not Yet Been Deciphered

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Nuno Marques

What Are The Least Spoken Languages In The World?

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Nuno Marques

Cants And Anti-Languages: The Hidden World Of Secret Languages

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Nuno Marques

What’s The Difference Between Portuguese In Brazil And In Portugal?

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Nuno Marques

Which Are The Most Multilingual Countries In The World?

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Nuno Marques
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