The History of English Podcast

Episode 40: Learning Latin and Latin Learning

Mar 21, 2014
Explore the influence of Latin on the English language, from the spread of monastic schools in medieval Britain to the borrowing of Latin words in Old English. Discover the evolution of phrases like 'noon' and the lasting impact of Latin on English vocabulary. Dive into the fascinating life of Ethelrata, a queen turned saint, and uncover the connection between neck diseases, Christianity, and the word 'taudrey'. Learn how Latin shaped English as a literary language.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Cultural Revolution and Monastic Education in Medieval Britain
02:31 • 13min
3
The Influence of Latin Words on English
15:22 • 16min
4
The Evolution of Timekeeping and the Shifting Meaning of 'Noon'
31:51 • 3min
5
The Influence of Latin on the English Language during the Old English Period
35:08 • 13min
6
The Story of Ethelrata: From Queen to Saint
48:18 • 2min
7
The Origin of 'Taudrey' and the Connection Between Neck Diseases, Christianity, Latin, and English
50:28 • 3min
8
The Influence of Latin on English and the Emergence of English as a Literary Language
53:16 • 2min