Our words are precious

One man's mission to save our languages . . . 4/17/19 Saving Languages From Extinction Today, there are about 500 languages at risk of extinction. With only a handful of speakers, they could be lost to time. Thankfully, Daniel Bögre Udell is listening. The co-founder and director of Wikitongues is working with volunteers from all around the world to create an open video archive of people speaking and signing rarely used languages so they can be preserved and passed on to future generations. The Swordsmith to the Stars Growing up, Kenneth Spivey didn't want to simply experience movie magic; he wanted to make it. So he got to work learning the art of blacksmithing, leatherworking, gem-setting and more. Today, Kenneth's a master prop maker working on Hollywood films like the ones he's always loved—and likely inspiring the next generation. This Great Big Story was made by Chevrolet. View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list