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From Runes to Printing: Tracing Old English to Early Modern English
Episode 253
Published 10 hours ago
Description
This episode traces the journey of English from its Old English origins through the Norman Conquest, the Great Vowel Shift, and the advent of the printing press that set the stage for modern standardization. We examine how French, Norse, Latin, and later colonial influences enriched vocabulary while migration spread the language across continents. Key scholars and historical documents illuminate how these forces combined to create a resilient, evolving global tongue.
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