The History of English Podcast Episode 114: The Craft of Numbering
Jul 26, 2018
This podcast explores the history of number words, tracing back to Indo-European roots and the replacement of Roman numerals with Hindu Arabic numerals in England. It discusses the use of tally sticks and stones for counting, the development of numbering systems, and the evolution of number words like 'one' and 'two'. It also explores the slow acceptance of Hindu Arabic numerals in England and their impact on arithmetic and science.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Introduction and Use of Hindu Arabic Numerals in England
05:30 • 3min
Tally Sticks and Stone Counting
08:28 • 11min
The Evolution of Numbering Systems
19:42 • 12min
Evolution of Number Words: One and Two
31:15 • 27min
The Transition from Roman to Hindu Arabic Numerals in England
58:40 • 8min