An introduction by David and Ben Crystal to the ‘Original Pronunciation’ production of Shakespeare and what they reveal about the history of the English language. Absolutely fascinating!
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Thomas Tallis – If Ye Love Me
Performed by the Cambridge Singers under John Rutter. Glorious music and lovely scene from Disney’s “Fantasia”. Thomas Tallis lived c. 1505 – 1585 in England. If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and He shall… Read More ›
thou shalt not commit logical fallacies
I occasionally hear these logical fallacies and I confess to being tempted to indulge in them from time to time. Click to expand (your mind).
The Paradox of British Islam – Abdal Hakim Murad
A brilliant discussion of Islam, The English Church, Reformation, Catholicism, the ever evolving kaleidoscope of British values, and much, much, more. An intellectual feast! Sh. Abdal Hakim Murad’s Lecture was given at the University of Oslo in 2011. A transcript of… Read More ›
‘English Muslims – Brother Paul Williams Preaching Islam message at Hyde Park in London’
This impromptu debate I had with a Christian from Texas has proved to be quite popular on youtube.
Rawda روضة الشهداء – The Garden of Martyrs in English.
Extracts from the most famous recital of the story of the Ahl al-Bayt. For the first time, this unique dhikr is mostly sung in English! Published on 23 May 2015.
Roger Scruton: Why the Left hate
I was a big fan of Scruton in my teens. There is much wisdom in his analysis of the left in this interview.
Noam Chomsky on Language Aquisition
Is language structure hard-wired into our brain? Before we emerge from the womb do we have the capacity to organise words and grammar? Noam Chomsky thinks so, and Gillian Anderson helps explain this ‘L.A.D.’ – language acquisition device. A History… Read More ›
What is the longest word in English?
fascinating and fun
History of English
A look at the history of the English language.
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