Episode 23: Tacitus and Germanic Society

We explore the Germanic languages during the 1st century AD. The society of the early Germans is examined in the context of ‘Germania’ by the Roman historian Tacitus.  Modern English words originating during this period are also discussed.

TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 23 (https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/HOE-Transcript-Episode023.pdf)