The Great Vowel Shift, or A Brief Histor...

Boyle is frequently described at the first modern chemist, but his work encompassed much more than that. Among other things, he was a founding member of the Royal Society. Research: Boyle, Robert. “An account of Philaretus during his Minority.” Accessed online: https://celt.ucc.i ... Show More

Viola Roseboro’ isn’t well-known today, but she played a big behind-the-scenes role in the careers of a lot of American writers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, shaping what’s thought of as the American literary canon. Research: “4 New Features.” Washington D.C. Evening ... Show More

This 2016 episode covers the May 30, 1948 flood that destroyed Vanport, Oregon. What really makes the story more than a historical footnote is how it ties into the racial makeup of both Portland and Oregon at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

En France, nombreux sont ceux qui fustigent l'emploi abusif d'anglicismes dans le langage courant. Pourtant, historiquement, c'est bien l'anglais qui a été influencé par la langue française, au cours de son histoire. En effet le français a - pendant longtemps – été la langue de l ... Show More

Who spoke English first and what was it like? Nothing like it is today. Listen in to learn all about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The only constant in life is change. Adapt or perish. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This weeks listener question about the history of seersucker leads us to a surprising discussion of etymology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn ... Show More

Our boy Walter from Columbus, GA points out the most powerful word in the English language and drops the mic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for pri ... Show More

Press play to hear the way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   People love talking about generational differences. Today find out how you can start a vibrant English conversation about generations, trends, and economic perspectives based on age in English Learn more ... Show More