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The History of English Podcast

The Spoken History of a Global Language

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Episode 169: Shakespeare Documented

Episode 169: Shakespeare Documented

William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the most important writer in the history of the English language, but rel... Read more

25 Jul 2023

1hr

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Episode 168: Witches, Demons and Fairies

Episode 168: Witches, Demons and Fairies

In this episode, we explore the Elizabethan fascination with witchcraft and mysterious creatures like fairies and demons... Read more

31 May 2023

1hr 56mins

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Episode 167: The Rhythm of English

Episode 167: The Rhythm of English

All languages have their own rhythm and cadence, and English is no exception. That rhythm has actually shaped the langua... Read more

24 Apr 2023

1hr 8mins

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Bonus Episode: Rise and Fall of the Classic Movie Accent

Bonus Episode: Rise and Fall of the Classic Movie Accent

In this episode from the Patreon archives, we examine the accent used by actors and actresses in very old movies. We loo... Read more

31 Mar 2023

41mins

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Episode 166: The Arte of Warre

Episode 166: The Arte of Warre

In 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail for England in an attempt to depose Elizabeth I and replace her with a Spanish prin... Read more

7 Mar 2023

1hr 15mins

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Episode 165: Glamorous Grammar

Episode 165: Glamorous Grammar

William Bullokar composed the first formal grammar of the English language in 1586. Prior to that point, the concept of ... Read more

30 Jan 2023

1hr 1min

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Episode 164: Somewhere in the Middle

Episode 164: Somewhere in the Middle

Throughout her long reign, Queen Elizabeth I was faced with many difficult decisions, and she often chose a middle path ... Read more

20 Dec 2022

1hr 18mins

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Episode 163: An Elementary Education

Episode 163: An Elementary Education

By the second half of the Elizabethan period, the perception of English had changed significantly in England. It was inc... Read more

9 Nov 2022

1hr 9mins

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Episode 162: The Pirate Queen

Episode 162: The Pirate Queen

In the 1570s, Francis Drake plundered Spanish ships throughout the New World with the private permission of Elizabeth I.... Read more

6 Oct 2022

1hr 7mins

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Episode 161: Y U and I Have a Problem

Episode 161: Y U and I Have a Problem

In this episode, we explore the complicated history of the letters Y, U and I, and we examine how they gave birth to the... Read more

31 Aug 2022

1hr 14mins

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