“Language Families of the World” S:1 E:24 Why Are There So Many Languages in New Guinea?

S:1 E:24 Why Are There So Many Languages in New Guinea? Turn your attention to one of the most linguistically rich places on Earth: the island of New Guinea, and discover why, thanks to its history and isolating terrain, it is home to hundreds of languages in a relatively small area. See how pronouns allow linguists to find connections between these languages, and explore some of their unusual traits.