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Beowulf's Legacy: From Old English Roots to Modern Digital Tongues
Episode 256
Published 9 hours ago
Description
In this episode we trace the journey of the Old English epic Beowulf—from its manuscript origins and Viking influences, through the printing press and Samuel Johnson’s dictionary, to its echoes in today’s internet slang. We explore how scribes, scholars, and technology shaped a language that is still evolving worldwide.
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