Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.
Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored.
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Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.
78. Money
This time we're tracing the origins of money-related terms, uncovering their connections to history. Learn how the word dollar links back to a Czech town and the alternative names once considered for Australia's currency. The story of money stretches from cattle used in trade to seashells as early currency, leading to the rise of coins and the introduction of paper money in 17th-century Europe. Listen to discover the 900-year-old tradition that helped bacon become slang for money and the significance behind the Barclays bank eagle.
This episode includes a message from Gabrielle Birchak, the voice behind the Math! Science! History! podcast: https://mathsciencehistory.com/podcast/