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Episode 72: The Dark Ages of English
Episode 72: The Dark Ages of English
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2016
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Podcast episode
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The early part of the 12th century represented the darkest days of the English language. English writing had almost disappeared, and spoken English was divided among a variety of regional dialects that were often incomprehensible to speakers in other parts … Continue reading →
Released:
Jan 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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