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This Ancient Whistling Language Is In Grave Danger Of Dying Out

Series

1 of 39

Duration
4min
Language
English
Format
Category

Teens & Young Adult

In the Greek island village of Antio, home to the world's most endangered language, aging residents communicate across hillsides through whistles, a specific system of communication believed to date back to Ancient Greece. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on how they hope to save their language from extinction and what it has in common with Twitter.

© 2024 NewsHour Productions (Audiobook): 9781664988590

Release date

Audiobook: 1 May 2024