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Podcast: Slate Debates
Episode: On the Origin of English
Description: A controversial theory holds that English, along with other Germanic languages, was profoundly influenced early on by Phoenician. The evidence is intriguing.Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on Lexicon Valley each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our show.Twitter: @lexiconvalleyFacebook: facebook.com/LexiconValleyEmail: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices