Episode 1: Introduction

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Episode 1: Introduction

FromThe History of English Podcast

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Jun 18, 2012

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In this introductory episode, we look at the emergence of English as a global language and the evolution of the language from its Germanic origins.

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Jun 18, 2012

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Episode 1: Introduction: In this introductory episode, we look at the emergence of English as a global language and the evolution of the language from its Germanic origins. by The History of English Podcast
24 min listen
Episode 9: Who Were the Indo-Europeans?: The evidence is examined to determine when and where the original Indo-Europeans lived. Based upon this evidence, the probable identity of the first Indo-Europeans is revealed. by The History of English Podcast
41 min listen
Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes: The first Germanic-speaking tribes emerge in northern Europe. We explore the connection between these tribes and the original Indo-Europeans. We then look at the expansion of the Germanic tribes into the Celtic region of central Europe and their earl... by The History of English Podcast
46 min listen
Episode 6: Indo-European Words: A look at words used by the original Indo-Europeans and the clues such words provide to the identity of the first Indo-Europeans. The etymology of modern English words is explored in relation to the original Indo-European words. by The History of English Podcast
38 min listen
Episode 3: The Indo-European Family Tree: A look at the family tree of Indo-European languages and the relationship of English to those related languages. The closest relatives of English are highlighted, including the Germanic languages, Latin and Greek. by The History of English Podcast
35 min listen
Episode 7: More Indo-European Words: We complete our review Indo-European words which have impacted modern English. Social terms are explored to provide an insight into Indo-European society and culture. by The History of English Podcast
31 min listen
Episode 8: Indo-European Grammar (Where have all the inflexions gone?): The grammar of the original Indo-European language is compared to Modern English. We explore the word endings called ‘inflexions’ which were a prominent feature of the original Indo-European language. by The History of English Podcast
33 min listen
Episode 14: The Greek Word Horde: The Classical Greek period is explored with an emphasis on Modern English words which originated during this period of Greek history. by The History of English Podcast
46 min listen
Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes: We explore the expansion of Germanic tribes into the Danube region where the Germans encounter the Etruscan alphabet. The Germanic runes develop and provide the first opportunity for the Germanic tribes to write their own language. by The History of English Podcast
37 min listen
Bonus Episode 2: History of the Alphabet: Kevin discusses the new History of the Alphabet series. An excerpt from the series is included. The history of the ‘constant consonants’ (B,D,L,M,N,P,R,T) is explored. by The History of English Podcast
27 min listen
Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion: The Anglo-Saxons arrived in the British shores as permanent settlers in the 5th century. They encountered native Britons who spoke Latin and Celtic languages. The two groups soon fought for control of the region we know today as England. by The History of English Podcast
55 min listen
Episode 24: Germanic Mythology: The role of Germanic mythology on modern English is explored. Germanic gods and religious traditions are examined with an emphasis on words and phrases which are still found in modern English. by The History of English Podcast
49 min listen
Episode 10: Early Indo-European Migrations: The emergence of the first Indo-Europeans and the early migrations of these steppe herders is examined. The specific advantages favoring the expansion of these people is explored in detail. by The History of English Podcast
43 min listen
Episode 11: Germanic Ancestors: We look at the emergence of the Usatovo culture which spoke an Indo-European dialect believed to be the ancient ancestor of the Germanic languages – including English. We also look at the later migrations of the Indo-European tribes throughout Europe …... by The History of English Podcast
30 min listen
Episode 23: Tacitus and Germanic Society: We explore the Germanic languages during the 1st century AD. The society of the early Germans is examined in the context of ‘Germania’ by the Roman historian Tacitus. Modern English words originating during this period are also discussed. by The History of English Podcast
48 min listen
Episode 15: Etruscans, Romans and a Modified Alphabet: The first Indo-Europeans settle into Italy, but they encounter an existing civilization known as the Etruscans. The Etruscans borrow the alphabet from the Greeks, and soon pass it on to the Romans. Our modern alphabet finally begins to emerge. by The History of English Podcast
38 min listen
Episode 5: Centum, Satem and the Letter C: A look at the early division of the Indo-European languages into the Centum and Satem languages. The sound shift which marks the division of the Centum and Satem languages is then explored in the context of the modern English letter … Continue reading → by The History of English Podcast
43 min listen
Episode 12: Early Greek, Hittite and the Trojan War: The first Greek and Hittite civilizations emerge from Indo-European tribes in the eastern Mediterranean. The Greeks adopt an early form of writing and fight the Trojans. An alphabet allows the ancient history of the Greeks to be recorded in the … Conti... by The History of English Podcast
73 min listen
Episode 18: Keeping Time With The Romans: We explore the origin of modern English words related to time. A direct connection is made to the calendar reforms of Julius Caesar. The etymology of English words related to time illustrate the combined influences of the Germanic languages and … Conti... by The History of English Podcast
53 min listen
Episode 2: The Indo-European Discovery: The story of the discovery of the ancient language which gave rise to most of the languages of Europe, including English. by The History of English Podcast
33 min listen
Episode 4: A Grimm Brother Resurrects the Dead (…language): The famous fairy-tale collector Jacob Grimm formulated the rules which help modern linguists reconstruct the ancient Indo-European language. In this episode, we look at Grimm’s Law and how the Germanic languages evolved from the original ancestral lan... by The History of English Podcast
50 min listen
Episode 16: The Rise of Rome – and Latin: We look at the rise of the Roman Republic from a small Italian city-state to the dominant political and military power of the Mediterranean. The expansion of Rome also led to the expansion of Latin which emerged as a common … Continue reading → by The History of English Podcast
39 min listen
Episode 19: The Romanization of Britain: The Roman Empire emerges following the death of Julius Caesar. Emperor Claudius sets his sights on Britain, and the native Celtic culture becomes Romanized. We look at the evolution of Latin words related to law, money and social classes. by The History of English Podcast
52 min listen
Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians: We explore the origins of the Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians in the North Sea region of northern Europe. The early raids on the coasts of Britain and Gaul set the stage for the later mass migrations. The similarities between … Continue reading → by The History of English Podcast
44 min listen
Episode 32: The Oldest English: We explore the early Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and their regional Old English dialects. The ‘Saxons’ soon become the ‘English.’ And ‘English’ provides the name of a new nation. by The History of English Podcast
38 min listen
Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy: We explore the linguistic legacy of the native Celtic Britons on Modern English. The historical legacy of the legendary Celtic king named Arthur is also examined. by The History of English Podcast
67 min listen
Episode 21: Early Germanic Words: We look at the first inscription found in a Germanic language and the vocabulary of the early Germanic tribes. The impact of Grimm’s Law on the early Germanic language is examined. by The History of English Podcast
42 min listen
Episode 13: Greece, Phoenicia and the Alphabet: Mycenaean Greek writing disappears during the Greek Dark Age, but the Greeks encounter the Phoenicians and adopt their alphabet. The Greek alphabet results in the spread of literacy. Modern English words from this period of Greek history are examined. by The History of English Podcast
39 min listen
Episode 38: Nobles, Nuptials and a Cowherd Poet: The kingdom of Northumbria emerged as a center of scholarship and learning during the 7th century. We explore the political and religious events which led to the Northumbrian Renaissance. We also explore the importance of strategic marriages and marita... by The History of English Podcast
65 min listen
Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages: Parchment books begin to replace papyrus scrolls as the Western Roman Empire crumbles. New Germanic Kingdoms emerge in the west, but Latin remains the dominant language in Western Europe. Latin itself begins to fracture without the Roman educational s... by The History of English Podcast
50 min listen
$Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages: Parchment books begin to replace papyrus scrolls as the Western Roman Empire crumbles. New Germanic Kingdoms emerge in the west, but Latin remains the dominant language in Western Europe. Latin itself begins to fracture without the Roman educational s...$

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