Farshid Delshad
Orientalistics: Podcast on Language, Religion and Culture
I am a linguist and scholar of Middle Eastern studies by profession, and in this podcast I offer a wide range of topics with a particular focus and historical linguistics, culture, religion and languages of the Middle East and the world of Islam. However, you might find here also philological subjects on Indo-European linguistics and Caucasian studies.
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Apr 6, 2026
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Episodes
The Hitory of Writing, Part III 19.01.2024 19:05
This episode explores the evolution and complexities of ancient mythologies and the development of writing, particularly lexiographic writing tied to speech. It highlights the rarity of the invention of lexigraphic writing, occurring only once in Mesopotamia and possibly a second time in China. The confusion between "Writing" and "Language" is discussed, emphasizing that writing itself is a form o...
The History of Writing Part II 17.01.2024 13:31
In this episode, we will briefly delve into the history of writing from Stone Age through Phonetic-Alphabetical scripts
The History of Writig, Part I: From Ancient Scribes to Digital Fonts 10.01.2024 23:39
The History of Writig, Part I: From Ancient Scribes to Digital Fonts In this episode, I'll provide a quick overview of the history of writing, followed by some examples from the early development of the cuneiform script up until the Stone Age.
A Brief Review of Historical-Comparative Linguistics 08.01.2024 39:37
In this episode, I am elucidating the principal challenges encountered in the history of historical linguistics, offering an overview of the issues and accomplishments within the field from its inception to the 19th century.
Basic Terminologies in Linguistics 05.01.2024 24:59
In this podcast episode, I elucidate prevalent linguistic terminologies, expounding upon their respective signification within the domain of linguistics. Each term is meticulously dissected to unveil its precise meaning and contextual relevance.
An introduction to Historical-Comparative Linguistics 04.01.2024 32:49
An introduction to Historical-Comparative Linguistics In this introduction, I try to introduce the subject of historical-competitive linguistics, and the challenges that this area of discipline face.
Orientalistics: An Introduction (Please listen! It may interest you) 04.01.2024 1:50
Dear Listeners, Welcome to Orientalistics, ORIENTALISTICS is entirely ad-free. I am not affiliated with any advertising companies or service-providing trademarks, and there is no funding for this podcast. Moreover, I do not require any paid subscription for access to Orientalistics. In my podcast, I present select essays, conversations, discourses, and accomplishments pertaining to Linguistics, Re...
What’s Orientalistics about 03.01.2024 0:58
A brief description of the podcast
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