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Episode 180: English on the Move
In the first decade of the 1600s, English speakers were on the move as they established the first permanent English settlement in North America. They also began a steady a migration to northern Ireland after an event known to history as ‘the Flight of the Earls.’ As these English speakers relocated to regions outside of Britian, they took their regional accents and dialects with them. In this episode, we’ll examine how those settlements patterns shaped the way English is spoken around the world.
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Episode 179: Defining Moments
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In the early 1600s, several landmark events shaped the history of England and determined how and where the English language would be spoken in the centuries that followed. The period from 1602-1605 saw the end of the Elizabethan era, the unification of the crowns of England and Scotland, the authorization of the King James Version of the Bible, the Gunpowder Plot, and the first English descript...
Episode 178: Much Ado About Hamlet
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In the first couple of years of the 1600s, several new Shakespeare plays appeared. ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and ‘As You Like It’ were recorded in the Stationer’s Register, and a third play called ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark’ was likely performed on the stage for the first time. In this episode, we’ll look at those plays and examine how they influenced the English language. We also...
Episode 177: Dressed for Success
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In this episode, we look at clothing and fashion in the Elizabethan era, and we examine the connection between clothing, custom and language. We also examine Shakespeare’s plays about the lives of Julius Caesar and Henry V of England. Along the way, we also explore how Elizabethan clothing conventions influenced the structure and presentation of those plays. Works discussed in this episode incl...
Episode 176: All the World’s a Playhouse
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Theaters were an important part of cultural life in Elizabethan England, and they contributed many words to the English language. Those words joined thousands of other words that were pouring into English from around the world. In this episode, we look at how distant cultures were contributing to the growth of English and how Shakespeare’s acting company built a world-famous theater in the late...
Episode 175: The English of Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays and one of the most popular plays ever written. In this episode, we examine the language of the play to see how it reflects the English of Elizabethan England, and we identify evidence of emerging pronunciations that would become common over the following centuries. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 175 (historyofenglishpodcast.com/wp-conten...
Episode 174: Speak and Spell
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English spelling largely reflects the state of the language in the late 1500s. In this episode, we look at one of the first English spelling books, and we explore several plays by William Shakespeare to examine the way he rhymed words. We also explore the way modern spellings reflect the pronunciation of words during the Elizabethan period. Works discussed in this episode include: ‘King John’ -...
Episode 173: Fooling Around
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In this episode, we look at the development of English comedy in the early modern era. We examine some of William Shakespeare’s early comedies, and we also distinguish Shakespearean comedy from other types of comedic performances which had been popular for centuries. We also look to Italy to see how developments in literature and drama there had an influence on the theater of Elizabethan Englan...
Episode 172: Succession
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In this episode, we explore the concept of a successful succession. During the early 1590s, France was divided by a bitter conflict over the succession of Henry of Navarre to the French throne. Meanwhile, William Shakespeare wrote a couple of plays that appear to make reference to the events in France. He also composed other plays that dealt with the theme of succession. And his plays also indi...
Episode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)
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In this episode, we turn our attention to the wordcraft of William Shakespeare. Today, many people have mixed opinions about his plays and poems. They know that he is widely regarded as the greatest English writer of all time, but they struggle with his language. This time, we explore what makes Shakespeare’s use of the English language so unique and why it is so challenging for modern speakers...
Episode 170: Printers, Plague and Poets
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In this episode, we examine the connection between poetry and plague in the early 1590s. An outbreak of the recurring sickness contributed to Shakespeare’s early career as a poet, and that poetry likely included his many sonnets. We also examine … Continue reading → (historyofenglishpodcast.com/2023/09/05/episode-170-printers-plague-and-poets/)
Episode 169: Shakespeare Documented
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William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the most important writer in the history of the English language, but relatively little is known about his personal life. The desire to know more about the ‘Bard of Avon’ has led to … Continue reading → (historyofenglishpodcast.com/2023/07/25/episode-169-shakespeare-documented/)
Episode 168: Witches, Demons and Fairies
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In this episode, we explore the Elizabethan fascination with witchcraft and mysterious creatures like fairies and demons. Those subjects feature prominently in the literature of the period, and they reveal a lot about the world view of the people who … Continue reading → (historyofenglishpodcast.com/2023/05/31/episode-168-witches-demons-and-fairies/)
Episode 167: The Rhythm of English
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All languages have their own rhythm and cadence, and English is no exception. That rhythm has actually shaped the language over time. It contributed to the structure of English poetry, and during the Elizabethan period, it shaped the way drama … Continue reading → (historyofenglishpodcast.com/2023/04/24/episode-167-the-rhythm-of-english/)
Bonus Episode: Rise and Fall of the Classic Movie Accent
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In this episode from the Patreon archives, we examine the accent used by actors and actresses in very old movies. We look at the origin of that accent and examine why it was adopted by the film industry in the … Continue reading → (historyofenglishpodcast.com/2023/03/31/bonus-episode-rise-and-fall-of-the-classic-movie-accent/)
Episode 166: The Arte of Warre
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Episode 166: The Arte of Warre
Episode 165: Glamorous Grammar
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Episode 165: Glamorous Grammar
Episode 164: Somewhere in the Middle
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Episode 164: Somewhere in the Middle
Episode 163: An Elementary Education
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Episode 163: An Elementary Education
Episode 162: The Pirate Queen
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Episode 162: The Pirate Queen
Episode 161: Y U and I Have a Problem
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Episode 161: Y U and I Have a Problem
Episode 160: Approximant-ly English
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Episode 160: Approximant-ly English
Episode 159: Elizabethan Voices
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Episode 159: Elizabethan Voices
Episode 158: Planting Seeds
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Episode 158: Planting Seeds
Episode 157: Highlands, Lowlands and Netherlands
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Episode 157: Highlands, Lowlands and Netherlands
Episode 156: Beggars, Cheats and Thieves
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Episode 156: Beggars, Cheats and Thieves
Episode 155: Back to Basics
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Episode 155: Back to Basics
Episode 154: English Equality
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Episode 154: English Equality
Episode 153: Zombie Letters
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Episode 153: Zombie Letters
Episode 152: As the Saying Goes
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Episode 152: As the Saying Goes

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  • @rositsazlatanova1146
    @rositsazlatanova1146 12 днів тому

    Very interesting episode, thank you!

  • @fionahall4847
    @fionahall4847 12 днів тому

    This is such a wonderful story. Well done and agreed Kevin.

  • @richard-u8k9r
    @richard-u8k9r 12 днів тому

    Thank you, this is very interesting and informative!!

  • @princesromeo
    @princesromeo 14 днів тому

    As of now I'm going to start sharing this podcast with all my friends

  • @MrSteventodd
    @MrSteventodd 14 днів тому

    Been a loyal listener since Episode One, more than ten years ago. Kevin, I want you to know that your podcast inspired me to go to college in my 50's. Studied abroad in England. Walked across the stage for the first time this year! I'm gonna keep going for my masters and doctorate. This week, I'm applying to universities in England. Notions of school were overwhelming for me, until I found your engaging and approachable content. Without gushing too much over you, I hope you see this, because, I want you to know about some of the random lives you've touched. Don't change a thing!!!

  • @nicolettenonya6757
    @nicolettenonya6757 14 днів тому

    I’m loving the intro in this episode; I’ve always been interested in the Indo-European groups in history and prehistory, and I seem to struggle to find sources. So far every episode has been super interesting to me; now I’m super interested in the upcoming episodes too!

  • @nicolettenonya6757
    @nicolettenonya6757 16 днів тому

    I rarely find podcasts I like, but this one I love!! So glad I found it! I usually listen on Spotify, but I was only able to leave a rating and not a review there. Kevin Stroud has found a way to make such a complex subject not only approachable, but a pleasure to listen to as well! It is not intended to be a humourous podcast I think, however, while listening I’m often thinking of examples from real life that make me chuckle. I’m only on episode five, and I am super keen to listen to the whole series! I have a few colleagues who are English as a second language speakers, who might find a lot of this information super interesting as well. I’m also super fascinated at finally having content which might teach me something about the history of pre-Romanized European people. I can’t thank you enough!

  • @pdatnc
    @pdatnc 19 днів тому

    I'm so glad this is on YT now! I'm starting my second listen! Classic!

  • @Anglospherical
    @Anglospherical 23 дні тому

    You're an absolute gem

  • @vitarkamudra4548
    @vitarkamudra4548 Місяць тому

    This channel is a hidden treasure

  • @DammetMoon
    @DammetMoon Місяць тому

    This is all so fascinating. Thank you for putting this together!

  • @jeff__w
    @jeff__w Місяць тому

    20:54 I would really question if _you all_ used in Elizabethan English was some sort of plural (restricted to three or more) for _you._ It seems like it was really used to mean “you collectively” or “you entirely.” There were no instances of Elizabethans saying things like “we all,” “us all,” “they all” or “them all”? The _all_ in those phrases doesn’t mean “more than one”-those pronouns are already plural. It means, again, something more like “together” or “every one of the group.” There’s no reason to think that _you all_ would have meant something different.

  • @n.c.404
    @n.c.404 Місяць тому

    Great content!

  • @binyon7
    @binyon7 Місяць тому

    Brilliant.

  • @jeff__w
    @jeff__w 2 місяці тому

    Those examples of _bred_ and _bread_ and _week_ and _weak_ are examples of how the talk of the “risk” of people confusing _bite_ with _beet_ in the first part of this series strike me as a bit of hand-waving. It wasn’t like people were going through wordlists as they made these changes, figuring out which vowel changes they could get away with without confusion-they simply made the changes unconsciously and, in some cases, such as with words like _great_ and _steak,_ haphazardly.

  • @larissac.8832
    @larissac.8832 2 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @Jartaz
    @Jartaz 2 місяці тому

    I've just discovered this podcast and, well, it's amazing. By the way, I guess maybe Gallego or Galician should appear in the chart next to the other Latin-derived languages.

  • @kathym6603
    @kathym6603 2 місяці тому

    UA-cam did a good deed when they brought up this video . . . which leads to your whole channel!

  • @ahmedsuliman9067
    @ahmedsuliman9067 2 місяці тому

    Continue on. I'm really into your series.

  • @mazurivan85
    @mazurivan85 2 місяці тому

    Each new episode blows my mind. Its a real treasure.

  • @mellavigne3714
    @mellavigne3714 2 місяці тому

    I enjoyed this very much & look forward to delving into your archives. Thank you

  • @thomaseriksen6885
    @thomaseriksen6885 2 місяці тому

    Originally the chief was Tyr, later Odin usurped the position

  • @vaygar
    @vaygar 2 місяці тому

    YUTES! YUTES! not Jutes. It's German!

  • @thomaseriksen6885
    @thomaseriksen6885 2 місяці тому

    Norwegian- løk=onion, vårløk=leek, lege=doctor, leke=play+game+toy, legge=lay(down), ligge=lie(down), like=like+enjoy+same+equal+favour Swedish- much the same, lekare=doctor

  • @sambacko4955
    @sambacko4955 2 місяці тому

    Kevin Stroud, you are a genius.

  • @sambacko4955
    @sambacko4955 2 місяці тому

    This is superb. A great balance of theory with examples. The short diversions into interesting side stories make it highly entertaining. Quite first rate. And Stroud's vocal cadence is quite beautiful.

  • @n.c.404
    @n.c.404 2 місяці тому

    I've learned so much with this podcast. Thank you ❤

  • @ClareNewtonartist
    @ClareNewtonartist 2 місяці тому

    Beautifully researched and read.thankyou for your insights😊

  • @minuthiahugoda5612
    @minuthiahugoda5612 2 місяці тому

    This is really beautiful. Thank you so much

  • @VasilevArtem-g4u
    @VasilevArtem-g4u 2 місяці тому

    I was yearning for a podcast like this for times. Very underrated for it's quality unfortunately

  • @lilyp8220
    @lilyp8220 3 місяці тому

    hey broski nation

    • @MateoLeibowitz-
      @MateoLeibowitz- Місяць тому

      hello o fello countryman

    • @amberwatson1649
      @amberwatson1649 Місяць тому

      I’m here broski nation 🎉

    • @beccccaaa
      @beccccaaa Місяць тому

      How tf did you predict the future

    • @MateoLeibowitz-
      @MateoLeibowitz- Місяць тому

      @@beccccaaa o was wondering that…

    • @ArturoBustos-qx1bf
      @ArturoBustos-qx1bf Місяць тому

      Hands off the wheel, eyes closed, locked into the history of the English podcast.

  • @marin3974
    @marin3974 3 місяці тому

    Every episode is fascinating!

  • @ahmedsuliman9067
    @ahmedsuliman9067 3 місяці тому

    Accidentally comes across channel! Amazing episodes

  • @ahmedsuliman9067
    @ahmedsuliman9067 3 місяці тому

    I loved all episodes series !

  • @salvatoreventre8193
    @salvatoreventre8193 3 місяці тому

    I can't believe there are no comments. Best podcast ever.

  • @Maisonthrope
    @Maisonthrope 4 місяці тому

    Gosh, your podcast is so great! What an amazing journey I'm experiencing right now.

  • @mattiasuardi4300
    @mattiasuardi4300 5 місяців тому

    Very interesting! You solved a doubt I always had as a native Italian speaker, i.e. why we use the same word "nipote" for both a grandson and a nephew!

  • @rainey832
    @rainey832 5 місяців тому

    Either😮

  • @mattiasuardi4300
    @mattiasuardi4300 5 місяців тому

    A beautiful, crystal-clear masterpiece

  • @Maisonthrope
    @Maisonthrope 5 місяців тому

    I adore your lectures, good sir! Not that it really matters but maybe somebody will find it useful, Russian is my first language and we pronounce that "C" from Caeser as "TS" it's sort of a soft T sound that gives us "Tsezar"(the way we spell and pronounce Caeser) and "Tsar"(the way we call a monarch). Same sound change appears in the word "Circus" it becomes "TSeerk" (with prolonged E sound in the middle, like in the english word "seek")

  • @luoliveira1202
    @luoliveira1202 5 місяців тому

    Hello. What is the name of the song played in the begging of the vídeo? Thanks.

    • @kretcheu2001
      @kretcheu2001 5 місяців тому

      I wonder to know too.

    • @kevstr88
      @kevstr88 5 місяців тому

      It's a stock audio clip called 'Medieval Faire' by Shawn Pigott. I don't think it is available as a full song. You can check out some of Shawn's other historical music here: ua-cam.com/video/MZfLbnFwvs0/v-deo.html

    • @luoliveira1202
      @luoliveira1202 5 місяців тому

      @@kevstr88 thanks 😀

  • @Andy_Babb
    @Andy_Babb 5 місяців тому

    Wait… a REAL human narrating?!

  • @n.c.404
    @n.c.404 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic materials about Beowulf! This is like going to university.

  • @daemeonation3018
    @daemeonation3018 6 місяців тому

    If you like this episode, I recommend "History of the Germans", a podcast about the history of the Germanic peoples from 950 AD to basically the present.

  • @daemeonation3018
    @daemeonation3018 6 місяців тому

    I think I should start at the beginning.

  • @n.c.404
    @n.c.404 6 місяців тому

    Excellent as always!

  • @n.c.404
    @n.c.404 6 місяців тому

    This is my favourite episode so far. Excellent research.

  • @Maisonthrope
    @Maisonthrope 6 місяців тому

    this is Ferfect!

  • @n.c.404
    @n.c.404 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @n.c.404
    @n.c.404 6 місяців тому

    Love every episode. Thank you so much! I learn something new every day. ❤