The History of English Podcast Episode 15: Etruscans, Romans and a Modified Alphabet
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Nov 13, 2012 AI Snips
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English Origins
- Modern English is a blend of Germanic and Latin influences.
- Finding English words not from these sources is surprisingly difficult.
Indo-European Migration to Italy
- Indo-European tribes migrated to Italy, timeframe uncertain.
- Two theories exist: a southern route via Danube Valley or a northwestern route.
Rome's Origins
- Indo-European tribes settled around the Tiber River ~800 BC, forming Rome.
- The Latins, inhabiting Latium, gave their name to the Latin language.