The History of English Podcast
Episodes
Episode 190: Union, Division and Unusual U
This episode explores the 1640s, focusing on the English Civil War and its linguistic impacts.
Episode 189: Stressed Out
This episode explores 1630s England, covering the rise of Archbishop Laud and the founding of Maryland, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Episode 188: Old England and New England
This episode explores the 1629 King James Bible’s role in distinguishing letters J and V, alongside the emergence of contractions like "it's" and "don't.