<p>Working backwards from existing languages, linguists have had great success reconstructing Proto-Indo-European. Does that mean we can do the same for all language families? John explains.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lexiconvalley.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">lexiconvalley.substack.com</a>