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Episode 18: Keeping Time With The Romans

January 02, 2013 53:01 51.0 MB Downloads: 0

We explore the origin of modern English words related to time. A direct connection is made to the calendar reforms of Julius Caesar. The etymology of English words related to time illustrate the combined influences of the Germanic languages and … Continue reading →

Episode 17: Ancient Celts and the Latin Invasion of Gaul

December 15, 2012 46:15 44.51 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the arrival of Celtic speaking people in Europe, and the invasion of Celtic Gaul by the Romans. Celtic is replaced by Latin in Western Europe, leading to the modern Romance languages. Celtic words in modern English are … Continue reading →

Episode 17: Ancient Celts and the Latin Invasion of Gaul

December 15, 2012 46:15 44.51 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the arrival of Celtic speaking people in Europe, and the invasion of Celtic Gaul by the Romans. Celtic is replaced by Latin in Western Europe, leading to the modern Romance languages. Celtic words in modern English are … Continue reading →

Episode 16: The Rise of Rome – and Latin

November 30, 2012 39:29 38.02 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the rise of the Roman Republic from a small Italian city-state to the dominant political and military power of the Mediterranean. The expansion of Rome also led to the expansion of Latin which emerged as a common … Continue reading →

Episode 16: The Rise of Rome – and Latin

November 30, 2012 39:29 38.02 MB Downloads: 0

We look at the rise of the Roman Republic from a small Italian city-state to the dominant political and military power of the Mediterranean. The expansion of Rome also led to the expansion of Latin which emerged as a common … Continue reading →

Episode 15: Etruscans, Romans and a Modified Alphabet

November 13, 2012 37:35 36.18 MB Downloads: 0

The first Indo-Europeans settle into Italy, but they encounter an existing civilization known as the Etruscans.  The Etruscans borrow the alphabet from the Greeks, and soon pass it on to the Romans. Our modern alphabet finally begins to emerge. TRANSCRIPT: … Continue reading →

Episode 15: Etruscans, Romans and a Modified Alphabet

November 13, 2012 37:35 36.18 MB Downloads: 0

The first Indo-Europeans settle into Italy, but they encounter an existing civilization known as the Etruscans.  The Etruscans borrow the alphabet from the Greeks, and soon pass it on to the Romans. Our modern alphabet finally begins to emerge. TRANSCRIPT: … Continue reading →

Episode 14: The Greek Word Horde

November 01, 2012 46:28 33.57 MB Downloads: 0

The Classical Greek period is explored with an emphasis on Modern English words which originated during this period of Greek history. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 14

Episode 14: The Greek Word Horde

November 01, 2012 46:28 33.57 MB Downloads: 0

The Classical Greek period is explored with an emphasis on Modern English words which originated during this period of Greek history. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 14

Episode 13: Greece, Phoenicia and the Alphabet

October 17, 2012 38:52 37.42 MB Downloads: 0

Mycenaean Greek writing disappears during the Greek Dark Age, but the Greeks encounter the Phoenicians and adopt their alphabet. The Greek alphabet results in the spread of literacy. Modern English words from this period of Greek history are examined. TRANSCRIPT: … Continue reading →

Episode 13: Greece, Phoenicia and the Alphabet

October 17, 2012 38:52 37.42 MB Downloads: 0

Mycenaean Greek writing disappears during the Greek Dark Age, but the Greeks encounter the Phoenicians and adopt their alphabet. The Greek alphabet results in the spread of literacy. Modern English words from this period of Greek history are examined. TRANSCRIPT: … Continue reading →

Episode 12: Early Greek, Hittite and the Trojan War (Extended Version)

October 05, 2012 1:13:06 52.74 MB Downloads: 0

The first Greek and Hittite civilizations emerge from Indo-European tribes in the eastern Mediterranean. The Greeks adopt an early form of writing and fight the Trojans. An alphabet allows the ancient history of the Greeks to be recorded in the … Continue reading →

Episode 12: Early Greek, Hittite and the Trojan War (Extended Version)

October 05, 2012 1:13:06 52.74 MB Downloads: 0

The first Greek and Hittite civilizations emerge from Indo-European tribes in the eastern Mediterranean. The Greeks adopt an early form of writing and fight the Trojans. An alphabet allows the ancient history of the Greeks to be recorded in the … Continue reading →

Bonus Episode 1

September 19, 2012 12:48 12.39 MB Downloads: 0

Kevin Stroud updates listeners regarding the podcast and the website for the podcast.   Kevin also answers some questions posed by listeners.

Bonus Episode 1

September 19, 2012 12:48 12.39 MB Downloads: 0

Kevin Stroud updates listeners regarding the podcast and the website for the podcast.   Kevin also answers some questions posed by listeners.