The History of English Podcast Episode 122: The Name of the Game
Feb 28, 2019
Explore the impact of archery and games on the English language in the Middle Ages. Discover the origins of the word 'handicap' and the evolution of backgammon. Learn about Chaucer's early life and his involvement in the King's service. Delve into the political complexities of the dispute over the throne of Castile. Experience a vivid dream in a transformed room and the connection between losing a game of chess and losing a lover.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Evolution of Games in the Middle Ages
02:36 • 14min
The Origins of the Word 'Handicap'
16:47 • 7min
The Origins and Evolution of Backgammon
23:25 • 3min
Origins of Dice Names
26:18 • 5min
Chaucer's Early Life and Courtly Poems
31:44 • 3min
The Political Complexities of the Throne of Castile
34:40 • 8min
A Dream in a Transformed Room
42:13 • 22min