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Collect, Protect, Connect: Documenting the Voices of Vanishing Worlds - Dr Mark Turin

Gresham College · Nov 14, 2026 · 52:27

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Dr Mark Turin discusses his own experience of preserving and revitalising the Thangmi language in Nepal. He discusses the problems encountered, both cultural and political, but also the great benefits that await if we can preserve the many endangered languages of the world.Uploaded 30-08-11The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the full conference's page on the Gresham College website:http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/symposium-rare-and-endangered-languagesGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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