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The History of English Podcast

The History of English Podcast

By: Kevin Stroud
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The Spoken History of a Global Language World
Episodes
  • Episode 188: Old England and New England

    Episode 188: Old England and New England
    Feb 27 2026

    In this episode, we explore the first large-scale migration of English settlers to North America in the early 1600s. The settlers arrived in the newly established Massachusetts Bay Colony. We explore the events that led to this migration, and we also explore the linguistic connections between New England and East Anglia in eastern England.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 187: Islands and Sea

    Episode 187: Islands and Sea
    Dec 31 2025

    In this episode, we explore the influence of seafaring on the English language in the early 1600s. We also look at events in the latter half of the 1620s, which included the first permanent English settlements in the Caribbean. This period saw the arrival of Charles I as the new king of England and Scotland, so we also examine his early reign and his repeated conflicts with Parliament.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 186: A Dutch Treat

    Episode 186: A Dutch Treat
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode, we explore two important developments in North America. First, we examine the legendary story of the Pilgrims’ arrival in New England in 1620 and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. Secondly, we examine the creation of the Dutch settlement in modern-day New York and New Jersey, and we explore how Dutch influenced early American English. We also examine several important developments in England in the early 1620s.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
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One of, if not THE greatest linguistic podcasts ever created. Listening to Mr. Stroud explain the history of English is like listening to a historical novel where "English" is the main character.

I could not give this enough stars.

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Ever wonder why English spelling is so weird? This is where you can find ALL the answers. It's surprisingly entertaining, and full of history.

Excellent & Informative

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Beautifully done. Incredible content from someone whose love of the English language is infectious. Thank you!

Love everything about this

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I always look forward to the next episode of Mr. Stroud’s history of the English language.

His material organization is strategic and consistent, his writing is detailed and engaging, and his presentation is clear and interesting.

Thank you for providing such a deep resource into the English language through its evolution across populations in time.

Thank you, Kevin Stroud, for an Excellent Series

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