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Bonus Episode 1

September 19, 2012 12:48 12.39 MB Downloads: 0

Kevin Stroud updates listeners regarding the podcast and the website for the podcast.   Kevin also answers some questions posed by listeners.

Episode 11: Germanic Ancestors

September 09, 2012 30:17 29.19 MB Downloads: 0

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 … Continue reading →

Episode 10: Early Indo-European Migrations

September 05, 2012 42:47 30.91 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 10

Episode 9: Who Were the Indo-Europeans?

August 24, 2012 40:48 29.48 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 9

Episode 8: Indo-European Grammar (Where have all the inflexions gone?)

August 16, 2012 32:49 23.63 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 8

Episode 7: More Indo-European Words

August 08, 2012 30:49 22.29 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 7

Episode 6: Indo-European Words

July 25, 2012 38:18 27.69 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 6

Episode 5: Centum, Satem and the Letter C

July 17, 2012 43:20 31.2 MB Downloads: 0

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 →

Episode 4: A Grimm Brother Resurrects the Dead (…language)

July 10, 2012 50:17 36.31 MB Downloads: 0

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 language. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 4

Episode 3: The Indo-European Family Tree

July 02, 2012 34:46 25.14 MB Downloads: 0

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. We explore the background of English from the … Continue reading →

Episode 2: The Indo-European Discovery

June 25, 2012 33:01 23.88 MB Downloads: 0

The story of the discovery of the ancient language which gave rise to most of the languages of Europe, including English. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 2

Episode 1: Introduction

June 18, 2012 23:59 17.38 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT