Old English: a quick guide

Hana Videen explores the Old English language and reveals what it can tell us about daily life at the time it was spoken

The medieval language of Old English is full of linguistic gems. Speaking to David Musgrove, Dr Hana Videen opens up this treasure chest of words to reveal what the language can tell us about daily life at the time it was spoken.

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