<p>We explore the early Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and their regional Old English dialects.  The ‘Saxons’ soon become the ‘English.’  And ‘English’ provides the name of a new nation.</p>
<p><a href="https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/HOE-Transcript-Episode032.pdf">TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 32</a></p>
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The History of English Podcast

Episode 32: The Oldest English

A chronological history of the English language examined through the lens of historical events that shaped the development and spread of the language from the Eurasian steppe to the entire world.