THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. EPISODE 129: CHAUCER’S VULGAR TONGUE [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue Posted by Kevin Stroud. 30. Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the few poets of the Middle Ages to explore the vulgar side of English and the connection between the common people and their language. The Miller’s Tale exemplifies this style. In this episode, we explore the history of

swearing

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. EPISODE 129: CHAUCER’S VULGAR TONGUE [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue Posted by Kevin Stroud. 30. Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the few poets of the Middle Ages to explore the vulgar side of English and the connection between the common people and their language. The Miller’s Tale exemplifies this style. In this episode, we explore the history of

swearing

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans.

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims during their trek to Canterbury Cathedral. The pilgrims represent a cross-section of English society in the late 1300s, and Geoffrey Chaucer paints a vivid picture of each one. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 33. During the 10th century, the English language spoken in northern and eastern England began to change under the influence of Old Norse. These changes resulted in a north-south linguistic divide which still exists today. In this episode we examine how modern linguists use sound changes to identify Norse words in Modern English. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST As the sounds of English evolved in the 7th century, the first English scribes began to write the language with the Roman alphabet. But the English scribes had to invent ways to represent the unique sounds of Old English. In this episode, we explore the first English alphabet and the lingering effect of that alphabet on modern English spellings.

ANGLO-SAXON

Posted by Kevin Stroud. 12. Many Anglo-Saxons believed in a world inhabited by monsters and mythological creatures. They also believed in the power of sorcery and witchcraft. These ideas are reflected in the literature of the Anglo-Saxons, most notably the epic poem Beowulf. In this episode, we explore the monsters and mythological

creatures of

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during that period. Specifically, we look at new English words documented for

the

EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans. EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

BONUS EPISODE: CHAUCER’S PURSE AND THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT Bonus Episode: Chaucer’s Purse and the Great Vowel Shift. In this bonus episode of the regular podcast, we explore the effects of the Great Vowel Shift on the pronunciation of English by reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s last known poem in Middle English, early Modern English and contemporary English. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or

decrease

EPISODE 129: CHAUCER’S VULGAR TONGUE [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue Posted by Kevin Stroud. 30. Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the few poets of the Middle Ages to explore the vulgar side of English and the connection between the common people and their language. The Miller’s Tale exemplifies this style. In this episode, we explore the history of

swearing

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

BONUS EPISODE: CHAUCER’S PURSE AND THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT Bonus Episode: Chaucer’s Purse and the Great Vowel Shift. In this bonus episode of the regular podcast, we explore the effects of the Great Vowel Shift on the pronunciation of English by reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s last known poem in Middle English, early Modern English and contemporary English. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or

decrease

EPISODE 129: CHAUCER’S VULGAR TONGUE [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue Posted by Kevin Stroud. 30. Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the few poets of the Middle Ages to explore the vulgar side of English and the connection between the common people and their language. The Miller’s Tale exemplifies this style. In this episode, we explore the history of

swearing

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans.

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims during their trek to Canterbury Cathedral. The pilgrims represent a cross-section of English society in the late 1300s, and Geoffrey Chaucer paints a vivid picture of each one. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 33. During the 10th century, the English language spoken in northern and eastern England began to change under the influence of Old Norse. These changes resulted in a north-south linguistic divide which still exists today. In this episode we examine how modern linguists use sound changes to identify Norse words in Modern English. MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST As the sounds of English evolved in the 7th century, the first English scribes began to write the language with the Roman alphabet. But the English scribes had to invent ways to represent the unique sounds of Old English. In this episode, we explore the first English alphabet and the lingering effect of that alphabet on modern English spellings.

ANGLO-SAXON

Posted by Kevin Stroud. 12. Many Anglo-Saxons believed in a world inhabited by monsters and mythological creatures. They also believed in the power of sorcery and witchcraft. These ideas are reflected in the literature of the Anglo-Saxons, most notably the epic poem Beowulf. In this episode, we explore the monsters and mythological

creatures of

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during that period. Specifically, we look at new English words documented for

the

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com APRIL | 2021 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 5. The European Renaissance provided a transition to the early modern era by looking back to the culture of classical Greece and Rome. It led to a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Latin and a new world view known as humanism. But scholars in England doubted the ability of English to handle the new learning associated with this cultural MARCH | 2021 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 8. In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

BONUS EPISODE: CHAUCER’S PURSE AND THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT Bonus Episode: Chaucer’s Purse and the Great Vowel Shift. In this bonus episode of the regular podcast, we explore the effects of the Great Vowel Shift on the pronunciation of English by reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s last known poem in Middle English, early Modern English and contemporary English. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or

decrease

MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com APRIL | 2021 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 5. The European Renaissance provided a transition to the early modern era by looking back to the culture of classical Greece and Rome. It led to a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Latin and a new world view known as humanism. But scholars in England doubted the ability of English to handle the new learning associated with this cultural MARCH | 2021 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 8. In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

BONUS EPISODE: CHAUCER’S PURSE AND THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT Bonus Episode: Chaucer’s Purse and the Great Vowel Shift. In this bonus episode of the regular podcast, we explore the effects of the Great Vowel Shift on the pronunciation of English by reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s last known poem in Middle English, early Modern English and contemporary English. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or

decrease

MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY TEXTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST firum foldu, frea allmectig. Caedmon’s Hymn (Modern English Translation) Now we should praise Heaven’s guardian, the creator’s might and his mind’s thought, the work of the wonder-father, how each of the wonders, the eternal Lord, established the beginning. He shaped for the children of men, THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY MARCH | 2021 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 8. In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 27. In the late 1200s, romantic literature started to be composed in English for the first time. The oldest surviving English romance is a poem called King Horn. In this episode, we explore the poem and examine the linguistic developments revealed by the language of the

poem.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 33. During the 10th century, the English language spoken in northern and eastern England began to change under the influence of Old Norse. These changes resulted in a north-south linguistic divide which still exists today. In this episode we examine how modern linguists use sound changes to identify Norse words in Modern English. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during

that period.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Posted by Kevin Stroud. 9. King Alfred is the only English monarch to be known as “the Great.”. His struggles and ultimate victory over the Danes ensured the survival of the Anglo-Saxon culture and the English language. In this episode, we explore the life of King Alfred and the historical events which led to the defeat of the Danes in

Wessex.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 121: English Ascent. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 8. In the years immediately following the Black Death, a labor shortage in the countryside led to the rise of yeomen and other rural laborers. The rise of these English-speaking classes led to corresponding rise in the prestige of English. The ascendency of English culminated with the

Statute

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 15. In the wake of civil war and anarchy in England, a crime wave gripped the nation. Murders and other violent crimes were rampant. Henry II sought to reimpose law and order throughout the country by reforming the English legal system. In this episode, we look at Henry’s criminal justice reforms and the emergence of the English

common law.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

BONUS EPISODE: CHAUCER’S PURSE AND THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT Bonus Episode: Chaucer’s Purse and the Great Vowel Shift. In this bonus episode of the regular podcast, we explore the effects of the Great Vowel Shift on the pronunciation of English by reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s last known poem in Middle English, early Modern English and contemporary English. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or

decrease

EPISODE 129: CHAUCER’S VULGAR TONGUE [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue Posted by Kevin Stroud. 30. Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the few poets of the Middle Ages to explore the vulgar side of English and the connection between the common people and their language. The Miller’s Tale exemplifies this style. In this episode, we explore the history of

swearing

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

EPISODES | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes. Episode 26: Imperial Crisis of the Goths. Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages. Episode 28: Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion. Episode 30: The Celtic Legacy. Episode 31:

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About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com EPISODE 136: THE REAL ROBIN HOOD Episode 136: The Real Robin Hood. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 5. The legend of Robin Hood has its origins in the murky history of England after the Norman Conquest, but the first written examples of Robin Hood ballads don’t appear until the mid-1400s. In this episode, we examine the earliest references to the legend, and we explore the

oldest

BONUS EPISODE: CHAUCER’S PURSE AND THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT Bonus Episode: Chaucer’s Purse and the Great Vowel Shift. In this bonus episode of the regular podcast, we explore the effects of the Great Vowel Shift on the pronunciation of English by reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s last known poem in Middle English, early Modern English and contemporary English. Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or

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EPISODE 129: CHAUCER’S VULGAR TONGUE [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Episode 129: Chaucer’s Vulgar Tongue Posted by Kevin Stroud. 30. Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the few poets of the Middle Ages to explore the vulgar side of English and the connection between the common people and their language. The Miller’s Tale exemplifies this style. In this episode, we explore the history of

swearing

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. EPISODE 20: THE EARLY GERMANIC TRIBES Episode 20: The Early Germanic Tribes. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 10. 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 early conflicts with the Romans. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. MARCH | 2021 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 8. In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims during their trek to Canterbury Cathedral. The pilgrims represent a cross-section of English society in the late 1300s, and Geoffrey Chaucer paints a vivid picture of each one. APRIL | 2021 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 5. The European Renaissance provided a transition to the early modern era by looking back to the culture of classical Greece and Rome. It led to a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Latin and a new world view known as humanism. But scholars in England doubted the ability of English to handle the new learning associated with this cultural THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 33. During the 10th century, the English language spoken in northern and eastern England began to change under the influence of Old Norse. These changes resulted in a north-south linguistic divide which still exists today. In this episode we examine how modern linguists use sound changes to identify Norse words in Modern English. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST As the sounds of English evolved in the 7th century, the first English scribes began to write the language with the Roman alphabet. But the English scribes had to invent ways to represent the unique sounds of Old English. In this episode, we explore the first English alphabet and the lingering effect of that alphabet on modern English spellings. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The early 13th Century saw a massive increase in the production of government documents, including charters and official letters. In this episode, we explore the changing role of the written word in the Middle Ages. We also examine how King John’s financial exploitation THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during that period. Specifically, we look at new English words documented for

the

INDO-EUROPEAN

53. 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 ‘C’. The history of the

letter C

EPISODE 54: PRONOUN PROS AND CONS Episode 54: Pronoun Pros and Cons. Posted by Kevin Stroud. 44. The Modern English pronouns were largely inherited from the Anglo-Saxons. While many of them have survived intact, others have changed quite a bit over the centuries. Some disappeared, some new ones were created, and some were even borrowed from the Vikings. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

TEXTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST firum foldu, frea allmectig. Caedmon’s Hymn (Modern English Translation) Now we should praise Heaven’s guardian, the creator’s might and his mind’s thought, the work of the wonder-father, how each of the wonders, the eternal Lord, established the beginning. He shaped for the children of men,

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

TRANSCRIPTS

Episode transcripts can be accessed by Patreon supporters at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/historyofenglish. CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during that period. Specifically, we look at new English words documented for

the

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 15. In the wake of civil war and anarchy in England, a crime wave gripped the nation. Murders and other violent crimes were rampant. Henry II sought to reimpose law and order throughout the country by reforming the English legal system. In this episode, we look at Henry’s criminal justice reforms and the emergence of the English

common law.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

TEXTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST firum foldu, frea allmectig. Caedmon’s Hymn (Modern English Translation) Now we should praise Heaven’s guardian, the creator’s might and his mind’s thought, the work of the wonder-father, how each of the wonders, the eternal Lord, established the beginning. He shaped for the children of men,

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

TRANSCRIPTS

Episode transcripts can be accessed by Patreon supporters at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/historyofenglish. CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during that period. Specifically, we look at new English words documented for

the

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 15. In the wake of civil war and anarchy in England, a crime wave gripped the nation. Murders and other violent crimes were rampant. Henry II sought to reimpose law and order throughout the country by reforming the English legal system. In this episode, we look at Henry’s criminal justice reforms and the emergence of the English

common law.

TEXTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST firum foldu, frea allmectig. Caedmon’s Hymn (Modern English Translation) Now we should praise Heaven’s guardian, the creator’s might and his mind’s thought, the work of the wonder-father, how each of the wonders, the eternal Lord, established the beginning. He shaped for the children of men, AUDIOBOOKS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The history of the individual letters is then examined. The audiobook is available through this site in two parts. Part One – $3.00 for single MP3 audio file. Part Two – $3.00 for single MP3 audio file. The History of the Alphabet series is also available from the following online retailers: CDBaby.com ($0.99 per chapter / $6.00 for

entire

TRANSCRIPTS

Episode transcripts can be accessed by Patreon supporters at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/historyofenglish. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The rose is one of the most beloved flowers in western Europe, and it has a long association with English royalty. In this episode, we explore the history of English gardens and the use of the rose as a symbol of various branches of the royal family. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims during their trek to Canterbury Cathedral. The pilgrims represent a cross-section of English society in the late 1300s, and Geoffrey Chaucer paints a vivid picture of each one. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during

that period.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 27. In the late 1200s, romantic literature started to be composed in English for the first time. The oldest surviving English romance is a poem called King Horn. In this episode, we explore the poem and examine the linguistic developments revealed by the language of the

poem.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Posted by Kevin Stroud. 9. King Alfred is the only English monarch to be known as “the Great.”. His struggles and ultimate victory over the Danes ensured the survival of the Anglo-Saxon culture and the English language. In this episode, we explore the life of King Alfred and the historical events which led to the defeat of the Danes in

Wessex.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 15. In the wake of civil war and anarchy in England, a crime wave gripped the nation. Murders and other violent crimes were rampant. Henry II sought to reimpose law and order throughout the country by reforming the English legal system. In this episode, we look at Henry’s criminal justice reforms and the emergence of the English

common law.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

TEXTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST firum foldu, frea allmectig. Caedmon’s Hymn (Modern English Translation) Now we should praise Heaven’s guardian, the creator’s might and his mind’s thought, the work of the wonder-father, how each of the wonders, the eternal Lord, established the beginning. He shaped for the children of men,

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

TRANSCRIPTS

Episode transcripts can be accessed by Patreon supporters at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/historyofenglish. CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during that period. Specifically, we look at new English words documented for

the

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 15. In the wake of civil war and anarchy in England, a crime wave gripped the nation. Murders and other violent crimes were rampant. Henry II sought to reimpose law and order throughout the country by reforming the English legal system. In this episode, we look at Henry’s criminal justice reforms and the emergence of the English

common law.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and

then into English.

TEXTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST firum foldu, frea allmectig. Caedmon’s Hymn (Modern English Translation) Now we should praise Heaven’s guardian, the creator’s might and his mind’s thought, the work of the wonder-father, how each of the wonders, the eternal Lord, established the beginning. He shaped for the children of men,

ABOUT THE HOST

About the Host. Kevin Stroud at the 2018 Sound Education Conference in Boston, MA. My name is Kevin Stroud, and I am the writer, producer and host of the History of English Podcast. Since the summer of 2012, I have attempted to tell the story of the English language from its ultimate origins to one of the most widely-spoken languages in the

world.

TRANSCRIPTS

Episode transcripts can be accessed by Patreon supporters at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/historyofenglish. CELTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 7. 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 explore this period of ‘lost’ history by examining the few pieces of written and

archaeological

CONTACT | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Send all questions and comments to the following email address: kevin@historyofenglishpodcast.com MAPS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The most recent maps are listed first. All maps prepared by Louis Henwood:. FIRST EUROPEAN AGE OF DISCOVERY THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during that period. Specifically, we look at new English words documented for

the

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 15. In the wake of civil war and anarchy in England, a crime wave gripped the nation. Murders and other violent crimes were rampant. Henry II sought to reimpose law and order throughout the country by reforming the English legal system. In this episode, we look at Henry’s criminal justice reforms and the emergence of the English

common law.

TEXTS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST firum foldu, frea allmectig. Caedmon’s Hymn (Modern English Translation) Now we should praise Heaven’s guardian, the creator’s might and his mind’s thought, the work of the wonder-father, how each of the wonders, the eternal Lord, established the beginning. He shaped for the children of men, AUDIOBOOKS | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The history of the individual letters is then examined. The audiobook is available through this site in two parts. Part One – $3.00 for single MP3 audio file. Part Two – $3.00 for single MP3 audio file. The History of the Alphabet series is also available from the following online retailers: CDBaby.com ($0.99 per chapter / $6.00 for

entire

TRANSCRIPTS

Episode transcripts can be accessed by Patreon supporters at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/historyofenglish. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The rose is one of the most beloved flowers in western Europe, and it has a long association with English royalty. In this episode, we explore the history of English gardens and the use of the rose as a symbol of various branches of the royal family. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories told by pilgrims during their trek to Canterbury Cathedral. The pilgrims represent a cross-section of English society in the late 1300s, and Geoffrey Chaucer paints a vivid picture of each one. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The Normandy of William the Conqueror was a product of the feudal age of Western Europe. In this episode, we explore the history of feudalism, and we examine words associated with feudalism which entered the English language. THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST The first version of the King Arthur legend to be composed in English is found in Layamon’s 13th century poem called Brut. In this episode, we explore Layamon’s version of the story, and we examine how the text reveals certain changes in the English language during

that period.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 27. In the late 1200s, romantic literature started to be composed in English for the first time. The oldest surviving English romance is a poem called King Horn. In this episode, we explore the poem and examine the linguistic developments revealed by the language of the

poem.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST Posted by Kevin Stroud. 9. King Alfred is the only English monarch to be known as “the Great.”. His struggles and ultimate victory over the Danes ensured the survival of the Anglo-Saxon culture and the English language. In this episode, we explore the life of King Alfred and the historical events which led to the defeat of the Danes in

Wessex.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH PODCAST 15. In the wake of civil war and anarchy in England, a crime wave gripped the nation. Murders and other violent crimes were rampant. Henry II sought to reimpose law and order throughout the country by reforming the English legal system. In this episode, we look at Henry’s criminal justice reforms and the emergence of the English

common law.

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EPISODE 148: A MARITAL UNION Posted by Kevin Stroud

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In the early 1500s, a series of marriages between European royal families re-shaped the face of Europe and brought together separate regions under the leadership of a single ruler.  This led to creation of modern Spain and the formation of a massive European empire ruled by the Habsburg family.  It also secured the position of the Tudors in England, and laid the foundation for the union of England and Scotland as Great Britain.  In this episode, we explore those developments and examine the poetry of Middle Scots, the creation of the first modern postal system, and the beginning of the Protestant

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EPISODE 147: A RUDE AND RUSTY LANGUAGE Posted by Kevin Stroud

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The European Renaissance provided a transition to the early modern era by looking back to the culture of classical Greece and Rome. It led to a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Latin and a new world view known as humanism. But scholars in England doubted the ability of English to handle the new learning associated with this cultural movement. They felt that English was ‘rude’ and ‘rusty,’ and could only convey the new ideas and concepts by borrowing words from Greek and Latin. In this episode, we examine how the Renaissance fundamentally changed the English language by expanding its vocabulary and by giving it a new register of scholarly and technical synonyms.

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EPISODE 146: A BRAND NEW WORLD Posted by Kevin Stroud

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In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The voyage marked the beginning of the European discovery of the Americas. Columbus encountered natives in the Caribbean who spoke a Native American dialect called Arawakan. As the Europeans encountered the native culture of the region, several Arawakan words passed into Spanish and then into English. In this episode, we look at what happened when these separate ecosystems began to mix together in the late 1400s.

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EPISODE 145: A SEA CHANGE FOR EUROPE Posted by Kevin Stroud

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The period of European exploration and discovery began in the 1400s as part of an effort to find new trading routes to Africa and Asia. In this episode, we look at how European sailors and merchants began to think of the ocean as an international highway rather than a barrier to travel. We also examine the naval accounts of Henry VII’s ships to reveal a variety of words recorded for the first time in English.

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EPISODE 144: A MURDER OF CROWS AND PRINCES Posted by Kevin Stroud

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In the second half of the 1400s, there is written evidence of word play and new word formations within English. These new terms included words for the sounds made by animals and collective nouns for various groups of animals and people.  This was also a period when the Plantagenet era came to an end, and the first Tudor monarch seized the throne.  In this episode, we examine those linguistic and historical

developments.

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BONUS EPISODE: CHAUCER’S PURSE AND THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT Posted by Kevin Stroud

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In this bonus episode of the regular podcast, we explore the effects of the Great Vowel Shift on the pronunciation of English by reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s last known poem in Middle English, early Modern English and contemporary English.

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EPISODE 143: THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT (PART 3) Posted by Kevin Stroud

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In this final episode about the sound changes associated with the Great Vowel Shift, we explore the vowel shifts that took place in the back of the mouth. We also explore how these changes impacted the way words are spelled in Modern English.

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EPISODE 142: THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT (PART 2) Posted by Kevin Stroud

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In this second part of our look at the Great Vowel Shift, we explore the movement of the vowel sounds located in the bottom front part of the mouth. We also examine how these sounds were traditionally spelled and how the merger of those sounds produced many homonyms within

Modern English.

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EPISODE 141: THE GREAT VOWEL SHIFT (PART 1) Posted by Kevin Stroud

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The term ‘Great Vowel Shift’ was coined in the early 1900s by the Danish linguist Otto Jespersen to describe a systematic change in the long vowel sounds of English. The changes help to mark the transition from Middle English to Modern English. In this episode, we explore the specific changes that took place in the upper front part of the mouth. We also examine the impact of those changes on Modern English

spellings.

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EPISODE 140: YOU SAY ‘TO-MAY-TO’ Posted by Kevin Stroud

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Vowel sounds are a key feature of every language, but the actual vowel sounds vary from one language to another. The English language contains about twenty vowel sounds, some of which are pure vowels and some of which are a combination of vowel sounds called diphthongs. In this episode, we explore the pure vowel sounds used in Modern English, and we examine how slight changes in the vowel sounds contribute to accent differences within Modern English.

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