The History of English Podcast Episode 96: From Alpha to Omega
Jul 7, 2017
The podcast explores the shift of the long vowel sound represented by letter A to a new sound represented by letter O in Middle English. It also discusses the dispute between King John and Pope Innocent III over the selection of a new archbishop, the political and military events during King John's reign, and the evolution of the word 'one' over time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Evolution of A and O in the Alphabet
02:38 • 23min
Conflict and Tension in Selecting a New Archbishop
25:09 • 5min
Political and Military Events during the Reign of King John
30:39 • 11min
Challenges Faced by King John: Political and Religious
41:52 • 8min
The Evolution of the Word 'One'
49:38 • 8min