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Bonus Episode 4: Let Me ‘Buoy’ Your Spirits

October 29, 2013 00:00 12.9 MB Downloads: 0

How do you pronounce ‘buoy’? In this bonus episode, we explore the history of the word and the reasons why the word is pronounced differently in various parts of the English-speaking world.

Episode 32: The Oldest English

October 18, 2013 37:58 36.56 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 32

Episode 32: The Oldest English

October 18, 2013 37:58 36.56 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 32

Episode 31: Saxons, Franks and Other West Germans

September 24, 2013 1:04:55 46.85 MB Downloads: 0

During the period of the Anglo-Saxon migrations, the West Germanic tribes of northern Europe continued to fight for power against the Romans and against each other. This period saw the emergence of the High German dialects, the creation of the … Continue reading →

Episode 31: Saxons, Franks and Other West Germans

September 24, 2013 1:04:55 46.85 MB Downloads: 0

During the period of the Anglo-Saxon migrations, the West Germanic tribes of northern Europe continued to fight for power against the Romans and against each other. This period saw the emergence of the High German dialects, the creation of the … Continue reading →

Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy

September 06, 2013 1:07:20 48.59 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 30

Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy

September 06, 2013 1:07:20 48.59 MB Downloads: 0

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. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 30

Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion

August 12, 2013 55:23 39.99 MB Downloads: 0

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.  We … Continue reading →

Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion

August 12, 2013 55:23 39.99 MB Downloads: 0

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.  We … Continue reading →

Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians

July 17, 2013 44:17 32.0 MB Downloads: 0

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 →

Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians

July 17, 2013 44:17 32.0 MB Downloads: 0

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 →

Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages

June 24, 2013 50:18 36.33 MB Downloads: 0

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 system to … Continue reading →

Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages

June 24, 2013 50:18 36.33 MB Downloads: 0

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 system to … Continue reading →

Episode 26: Imperial Crisis and the Goths

June 08, 2013 1:01:49 44.62 MB Downloads: 0

Rome is racked by ‘Imperial Crisis’ while strong Germanic tribes gather along the Rhine and Danube. The Alamanni, Franks, Vandals and Goths rise to power and provide us with many words in modern English. The Goths translate the Bible into … Continue reading →

Episode 26: Imperial Crisis and the Goths

June 08, 2013 1:01:49 44.62 MB Downloads: 0

Rome is racked by ‘Imperial Crisis’ while strong Germanic tribes gather along the Rhine and Danube. The Alamanni, Franks, Vandals and Goths rise to power and provide us with many words in modern English. The Goths translate the Bible into … Continue reading →