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Over 100 episodes available.

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Word History is a podcast for people who enjoy words and history.

Each episode takes a small set of words linked to a theme. You'll hear what they mean, where they come from and which familiar words share the same linguistic roots, along with stories from the past related to their use.

Listen for words that sharpen expression, and brief histories that show how ideas and practices, as well as language, took shape. Across an archive of more than a hundred episodes, you'll find explanations of word, name and phrase origins.

The majority of etymologies featured return to Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin and Old French, providing a look into languages of the past that underpin English.

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"This podcast is a real treat for anyone who enjoys the history of the English language as I do. It's fun, and just the right length."

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"I have to keep stopping play so I can soak everything in! So much information! I love etymology!"

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"Tracing where our words come from is indeed an interesting prospect, but this particular presentation left me wanting less."