Calvert Watkins

Calvert Watkins was a renowned linguist specializing in Indo-European languages, the ancestral language of many European and some Asian languages. He studied how languages change over time and uncovered patterns in ancient words and myths, revealing connections between different cultures. His work helped us understand the roots of many modern languages and the shared stories that span civilizations. Watkins was highly respected for combining detailed linguistic analysis with cultural insights, significantly advancing the study of historical linguistics and mythologies.