The History of English Podcast

Episode 59: Let’s Make A Deal

Mar 11, 2015
The podcast explores the decline of the Anglo-Saxon Golden Age and the making and breaking of deals during this period. It discusses the genetic support for linguistic research, the reign of King Edgar and the blending of church and state, competition for land in Anglo-Saxon England, the evolution of 'sell' and 'borrow' in English, the origins of mortgages in Anglo-Saxon England, and a pivotal treaty and marriage alliance.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Genetic Links and the Decline of the Anglo-Saxon Golden Age
02:31 • 4min
3
The Reign of King Edgar: Power, Prosperity, and the Blending of Church and State
06:48 • 15min
4
Competition for Land in Anglo-Saxon England
21:32 • 5min
5
The Evolution of 'Sell' and 'Borrow' in English
26:45 • 6min
6
The Origins of Mortgages in Anglo-Saxon England
32:42 • 30min
7
A Pivotal Treaty and Marriage Alliance
01:02:19 • 3min