The History of English Podcast

Episode 144: A Murder of Crows and Princes

Jan 20, 2021
Explore the creation of new words and collective nouns in English during the mid-1400s. Delve into the origins of onomatopoeic words and bird-related sounds. Uncover the political intrigue and tragic fate of the two princes in the Tower of London. Discover Richard III's impact on the English language and law. Trace the genealogy of the Lancastrians and Tudors and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their claims to the throne.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Exploring Onomatopoeia: From Gibberish to Gobbledygook
04:53 • 10min
3
The Playful Nonsense Words of the Mid-1400s
15:20 • 9min
4
The Tragedy of the Princes in the Tower
24:03 • 9min
5
Richard's Execution, the Origin of 'Short Shrift', and Richard's Impact on the English Language
32:46 • 4min
6
The Genealogy of the Lancastrians and Tudors
37:15 • 17min