The History of English Podcast Episode 120: The End of the World
Dec 31, 2018
The podcast explores the devastating effects of the Black Death in Europe, including its impact on the economy, social structure, church, and language in England. It also discusses the prohibition of speaking English in religious and educational institutions, the challenges faced by monks and students, and the process of creating a historical manuscript. Additionally, it examines education and language prior to the plague, the origin and spread of the Black Death, and the rise of English in schools and monasteries.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Immediate and Direct Consequences of the Black Death
02:34 • 5min
The Prohibition of English in Monasteries, Schools, and Universities
08:03 • 3min
Education and Language Prior to the Plague
10:57 • 6min
The Origin and Spread of the Black Death in Europe
16:37 • 30min
The Rise of English in Schools and Monasteries
46:52 • 12min