
Reblogged by kornel ("Kornel"):
semiotic_pirate@mastodon.online ("Mx. Kat Terban, MSc") wrote:
Soviet linguist Yuri Knorozov was instrumental in deciphering Mayan script. His whole life he tried to be co-credited with his cat Asya but his editors always refused. In 2012, the Mexicans honored him with a monument that included his beloved cat.