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From Oaths to Memes: Tracing the Evolution of English Profanity
Episode 171
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
Explore how English swear words have journeyed from sacred oaths in medieval courts, through Shakespearean stages and Victorian censorship, into today’s digital memes and social‑media slang. The episode uncovers the cultural, technological, and political forces that shape what we consider taboo.
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