Stefan Höfler

My article, "Rix’s Law in Latin and the Etymology of īnfula ‘band, bandage’," has just been published in Exploring Latin: Structures, Functions, Meaning. My chapter is the first in the volume, which I’m especially pleased about—it’s great to see this work open the collection. You can find the book here: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783111332956/html#contents 

I just wrapped up teaching a week-long block seminar on Tocharian Nominal Morphology at the University of Marburg. It was great to dive into the complexities of this language with engaged students, covering everything from declensions to compounds. The week flew by, and it was really rewarding to see everyone’s interest in this fascinating branch of Indo-European!

Today is an important day for two reasons. 

First, today marks the start of the Fachtagung of the Indo-European Society, held in Basel, where I will be presenting on the fascinating topic of "Enantiosemy." For those interested, my presentation slides are available here. 

Second, today also celebrates the publication of my first book as an editor! Together with Birgit Olsen and Riccardo Ginevra, I co-edited Power, Gender, and Mobility. Aspects of Indo-European Society. This volume brings together perspectives from linguistics, archaeology, anthropology, and the history of religion to explore how power, gender, and mobility shaped Indo-European-speaking societies, both in their historical attestations and in the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European society. 

It’s an exciting moment for both professional and personal milestones!

Oh wow, a teenager dream of mine has become reality: I've been attending a two-week intensive course in Welsh in Aberystwyth. I am currently finishing level Canolradd (B1) and I can hardly believe how much I've learned in such a short time. Welsh has always fascinated me, with its rich history and unique syntax, and being here in Aberystwyth, surrounded by its natural beauty and vibrant culture, has only deepened my love for the language.