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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 →

Episode 39: Not Lost in Translation

March 05, 2014 49:45 35.93 MB Downloads: 0

The early Christian Church in Britain gradually embraced English as a way to spread to the message of the Church to the masses.  This required the translation of Christian words and concepts from Latin into English.   In this episode, … Continue reading →

Episode 39: Not Lost in Translation

March 05, 2014 49:45 35.93 MB Downloads: 0

The early Christian Church in Britain gradually embraced English as a way to spread to the message of the Church to the masses.  This required the translation of Christian words and concepts from Latin into English.   In this episode, … Continue reading →

Episode 38: Nobles, Nuptials and a Cowherd Poet

February 17, 2014 1:05:10 47.03 MB Downloads: 0

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 marital terms … Continue reading →

Episode 38: Nobles, Nuptials and a Cowherd Poet

February 17, 2014 1:05:10 47.03 MB Downloads: 0

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 marital terms … Continue reading →

Episode 37: Seafarers, Poets and Traveling Minstrels

January 21, 2014 1:06:21 47.88 MB Downloads: 0

Old English poets were ‘word weavers’ who often created new words to comply with the strict requirements of Germanic poetry. In this episode, we explore the role of the traveling minstrel in Anglo-Saxon culture.  We also explore the etymology of … Continue reading →

Episode 37: Seafarers, Poets and Traveling Minstrels

January 21, 2014 1:06:21 47.88 MB Downloads: 0

Old English poets were ‘word weavers’ who often created new words to comply with the strict requirements of Germanic poetry. In this episode, we explore the role of the traveling minstrel in Anglo-Saxon culture.  We also explore the etymology of … Continue reading →

Episode 36: Finalizing the Alphabet

December 23, 2013 42:50 30.95 MB Downloads: 0

We complete our look at the first Old English alphabet by exploring the remaining letters of the original alphabet.  The north-south divide resulted in distinct letters and different spelling conventions.  But over time, these differences blended together.  Once again, we … Continue reading →

Episode 36: Finalizing the Alphabet

December 23, 2013 42:50 30.95 MB Downloads: 0

We complete our look at the first Old English alphabet by exploring the remaining letters of the original alphabet.  The north-south divide resulted in distinct letters and different spelling conventions.  But over time, these differences blended together.  Once again, we … Continue reading →

Episode 35: English Sounds and Roman Letters

December 11, 2013 56:26 40.74 MB Downloads: 0

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 … Continue reading →

Episode 35: English Sounds and Roman Letters

December 11, 2013 56:26 40.74 MB Downloads: 0

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 … Continue reading →

Episode 34: Sounds Like Old English

November 27, 2013 43:51 31.69 MB Downloads: 0

The sound of English began to change as soon as the first Anglo-Saxons arrived in Britain. We explore the specific sound changes which occurred and the impact which those changes had on modern English. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 34

Episode 34: Sounds Like Old English

November 27, 2013 43:51 31.69 MB Downloads: 0

The sound of English began to change as soon as the first Anglo-Saxons arrived in Britain. We explore the specific sound changes which occurred and the impact which those changes had on modern English. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 34

Episode 33: Missionaries and Manuscripts

November 07, 2013 49:29 35.74 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, we explore the events which led to the first document written in the English language – the laws of Aethelbert of Kent.  We look at the rise of monasteries, the role of St. Patrick in the conversion … Continue reading →

Episode 33: Missionaries and Manuscripts

November 07, 2013 49:29 35.74 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, we explore the events which led to the first document written in the English language – the laws of Aethelbert of Kent.  We look at the rise of monasteries, the role of St. Patrick in the conversion … Continue reading →