Some words have histories older than the language they populate. "Chess" is one such example, which reveals the impact of cultural interactions on language.
The road chess travelled:
Some words have histories older than the language they populate. "Chess" is one such example, which reveals the impact of cultural interactions on language. The story and global spread of chess reflects the tensions, misunderstandings, and ambiguity of cultural exchange, as well as the quest for shared understanding. Find out more by exploring the linguistic journey of this popular board game.
Commissioned by Media Majlis Museum in collaboration with Northwestern Qatar students and Fikra Design Studio
