Sign languages grew from five independent lineages

Sign languages grew from five independent lineages

An 1886 version of the American Sign Language manual alphabet. Credit: Gordon, Joseph C (1886). Washington DC: Bretano Bros.

Delving into centuries-old manuscripts depicting dozens of sign language alphabets, scientists have identified five primary lineages that originated independently of each other before diversifying throughout Europe and the Americas.

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Published by Cosmos.

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