Daily Archives: September 17, 2025

White Paper: Evidence of Language Contact between Basque and Neighboring Language Families

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Basque (Euskara) is a language isolate with an exceptionally well-documented history of contact with Latin and the Romance languages (Gascon/Occitan, Castilian/Spanish, Navarrese-Aragonese, and French). Earlier onomastic evidence ties Basque to Roman-era Aquitanian; proposed contacts with Iberian or Celtic are … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Fluid Dynamics as a Unifying Framework: Linking Traffic Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper explores the deep conceptual and mathematical connections between fluid dynamics, traffic flow, and cardiovascular physiology. While traffic jams and hypertension may seem like unrelated problems, both are governed by similar principles of flow, resistance, and pressure gradients. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Patterns of Mongol Failure in Japan, Burma, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The Mongol Empire, forged under Genghis Khan and expanded by his successors, became the largest contiguous land empire in world history. Yet despite its relentless conquests, the Mongols faced significant failures that marked the limits of their expansion. This … Continue reading →

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