The Historical Origins of Uppercase and Lowercase Letters in Writing Systems
By
Stefanie Schantl, M.A.
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
This article explores the historical origins and linguistic reasons behind why some languages use uppercase and lowercase letters, while many writing systems around the world do not. It explains that languages with both cases are actually in the minority globally, and delves into the long, twisty history behind this writing convention.
Key quotes
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many different writing systems around the world
that choice has a long, twisty history
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