The History of English Podcast Episode 77: Rival Relatives and the Land of Scots
Apr 11, 2016
The podcast explores the rivalry between Stephen and Matilda for the English throne, Stephen's victory over Baldwin and his connection with King David of Scotland, the linguistic developments in Northumberland and the emergence of Scots as a distinct dialect, and the origins of the song 'Old Lang's Eye'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rivalry for the English Throne
02:27 • 13min
Defeat and Reconciliation: Stephen, Baldwin, and David
15:28 • 3min
The Connection Between King David and Matilda
18:33 • 11min
The Evolution of Scots
29:30 • 12min
The Origins and Meaning of 'Old Lang's Eye'
41:44 • 9min