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Episode 18: Keeping Time With The Romans
Episode 18: Keeping Time With The Romans
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2013
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Podcast episode
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We explore the origin of modern English words related to time. A direct connection is made to the calendar reforms of Julius Caesar. The etymology of English words related to time illustrate the combined influences of the Germanic languages and … Continue reading →
Released:
Aug 5, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 8: Indo-European Grammar (Where have all the inflexions gone?): The grammar of the original Indo-European language is compared to Modern English. We explore the word endings called ‘inflexions’ which were a prominent feature of the original Indo-European language. by The History of English Podcast