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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 →

Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes

May 28, 2013 36:55 26.69 MB Downloads: 0

We explore the expansion of Germanic tribes into the Danube region where the Germans encounter the Etruscan alphabet.  The Germanic runes develop and provide the first opportunity for the Germanic tribes to write their own language. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 25

Episode 25: Germanic Markings and the Runes

May 28, 2013 36:55 26.69 MB Downloads: 0

We explore the expansion of Germanic tribes into the Danube region where the Germans encounter the Etruscan alphabet.  The Germanic runes develop and provide the first opportunity for the Germanic tribes to write their own language. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 25

Episode 24: Germanic Mythology

May 05, 2013 48:49 35.26 MB Downloads: 0

The role of Germanic mythology on modern English is explored. Germanic gods and religious traditions are examined with an emphasis on words and phrases which are still found in modern English. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 24

Episode 24: Germanic Mythology

May 05, 2013 48:49 35.26 MB Downloads: 0

The role of Germanic mythology on modern English is explored. Germanic gods and religious traditions are examined with an emphasis on words and phrases which are still found in modern English. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 24

Episode 23: Tacitus and Germanic Society

April 02, 2013 47:31 34.33 MB Downloads: 0

We explore the Germanic languages during the 1st century AD. The society of the early Germans is examined in the context of ‘Germania’ by the Roman historian Tacitus.  Modern English words originating during this period are also discussed. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE … Continue reading →

Episode 23: Tacitus and Germanic Society

April 02, 2013 47:31 34.33 MB Downloads: 0

We explore the Germanic languages during the 1st century AD. The society of the early Germans is examined in the context of ‘Germania’ by the Roman historian Tacitus.  Modern English words originating during this period are also discussed. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE … Continue reading →

Episode 22: Early Germanic Grammar

March 21, 2013 35:08 25.4 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the grammar of the early Germanic tribes. The decreasing use of inflections is explored. Elements of modern English grammar are identified within the original Germanic language. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 22

Episode 22: Early Germanic Grammar

March 21, 2013 35:08 25.4 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the grammar of the early Germanic tribes. The decreasing use of inflections is explored. Elements of modern English grammar are identified within the original Germanic language. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 22

Episode 21: Early Germanic Words

March 05, 2013 41:45 40.19 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the first inscription found in a Germanic language and the vocabulary of the early Germanic tribes. The impact of Grimm’s Law on the early Germanic language is examined. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 21

Episode 21: Early Germanic Words

March 05, 2013 41:45 40.19 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the first inscription found in a Germanic language and the vocabulary of the early Germanic tribes. The impact of Grimm’s Law on the early Germanic language is examined. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 21

Bonus Episode 2: History of the Alphabet

February 24, 2013 26:58 19.51 MB Downloads: 0

Kevin discusses the new History of the Alphabet series. An excerpt from the series is included. The history of the ‘constant consonants’ (B,D,L,M,N,P,R,T) is explored.

Bonus Episode 2: History of the Alphabet

February 24, 2013 26:58 19.51 MB Downloads: 0

Kevin discusses the new History of the Alphabet series. An excerpt from the series is included. The history of the ‘constant consonants’ (B,D,L,M,N,P,R,T) is explored.