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Episode 46: Cynewulf and the Kindred Kings

July 15, 2014 1:01:46 44.58 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, we look at the English terms associated with kings and nobility and explore the concept of Anglo-Saxon kingship. We also look at the poetry of the 9th century poet Cynewulf.  The link between kings and Cynewulf is … Continue reading →

Episode 46: Cynewulf and the Kindred Kings

July 15, 2014 1:01:46 44.58 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, we look at the English terms associated with kings and nobility and explore the concept of Anglo-Saxon kingship. We also look at the poetry of the 9th century poet Cynewulf.  The link between kings and Cynewulf is … Continue reading →

Episode 45: To Coin a Phrase – and Money

June 26, 2014 1:05:26 47.22 MB Downloads: 0

At the end of the 8th century, Western Europe saw its most powerful kings to date.  That included Charlemagne in Francia and Offa in Britain.  Those kings shared a close relationship which extended to their currency. The establishment of an … Continue reading →

Episode 45: To Coin a Phrase – and Money

June 26, 2014 1:05:26 47.22 MB Downloads: 0

At the end of the 8th century, Western Europe saw its most powerful kings to date.  That included Charlemagne in Francia and Offa in Britain.  Those kings shared a close relationship which extended to their currency. The establishment of an … Continue reading →

Episode 44: The Romance of Old French

June 06, 2014 1:03:11 45.6 MB Downloads: 0

The modern French language evolved from a Latin dialect spoken in Gaul during the period of the late Roman Empire. That language ultimately became mixed with Old English after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Approximately half of the words in … Continue reading →

Episode 44: The Romance of Old French

June 06, 2014 1:03:11 45.6 MB Downloads: 0

The modern French language evolved from a Latin dialect spoken in Gaul during the period of the late Roman Empire. That language ultimately became mixed with Old English after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Approximately half of the words in … Continue reading →

Episode 43: Anglo-Saxon Monsters and Mythology

May 20, 2014 57:51 41.76 MB Downloads: 0

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 … Continue reading →

Episode 43: Anglo-Saxon Monsters and Mythology

May 20, 2014 57:51 41.76 MB Downloads: 0

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 … Continue reading →

Episode 42: Beowulf and Other Viking Ancestors

May 06, 2014 50:13 36.26 MB Downloads: 0

The Viking-era states of Denmark, Sweden and Norway emerged from several North Germanic tribes in Scandinavia.  These tribes also included the Geats who were prominently featured in Beowulf.  In this episode, we explore the early history of these tribes and … Continue reading →

Episode 42: Beowulf and Other Viking Ancestors

May 06, 2014 50:13 36.26 MB Downloads: 0

The Viking-era states of Denmark, Sweden and Norway emerged from several North Germanic tribes in Scandinavia.  These tribes also included the Geats who were prominently featured in Beowulf.  In this episode, we explore the early history of these tribes and … Continue reading →

Bonus Episode 5: Odds and Ends

April 25, 2014 00:00 13.16 MB Downloads: 0

In this bonus episode we explore a few odds and ends which didn’t make into the earlier episodes.   We examine the Old English words related to knowledge and wisdom.  And we also look at the original terms for the … Continue reading →

Bonus Episode 5: Odds and Ends

April 25, 2014 00:00 13.16 MB Downloads: 0

In this bonus episode we explore a few odds and ends which didn’t make into the earlier episodes.   We examine the Old English words related to knowledge and wisdom.  And we also look at the original terms for the … Continue reading →

Episode 41: New Words From Old English

April 08, 2014 56:32 40.82 MB Downloads: 0

The Anglo-Saxons created new words within Old English through the use of compound words, as well as standard prefixes and suffixes.   This process expanded the vocabulary of Old English and enabled the language to emerge as an important literary … Continue reading →

Episode 41: New Words From Old English

April 08, 2014 56:32 40.82 MB Downloads: 0

The Anglo-Saxons created new words within Old English through the use of compound words, as well as standard prefixes and suffixes.   This process expanded the vocabulary of Old English and enabled the language to emerge as an important literary … Continue reading →

Episode 40: Learning Latin and Latin Learning

March 20, 2014 55:24 40.0 MB Downloads: 0

Long before the Normans arrived in England, the Anglo-Saxons were borrowing Latin words from the monastic culture which was emerging in the 7th and 8th centuries. In this episode, we explore the spread of monastic schools and scholarship in Anglo-Saxon … Continue reading →