The history of Scots and English in 10 objects | RSE Investigates

What can objects tell us about the history of our languages? Jeremy Smith, author and linguistics specialist, uncovers the unique stories and histories of English and Scots through ten extraordinary objects: a bone, a piece of jewellery, a stone cross, a jug, two manuscripts, two letters, a broadside sheet, and an early printed book. Each object is marked in ways that reveal how language was used in past societies. About RSE Investigates: This event is part of RSE Investigates - a yearly programme of free public events that look closely at a new topic each year. Through research-led insights and personal perspectives, the series explores the nuances and real-world implications of issues that shape our understanding of society. This year, the focus is on language – how it connects us, how it shapes our identities and the environments, and how language can be a vital lens for examining some of today’s most pressing issues. About the RSE: The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, is an educational charity operating on a wholly independent and non-party-political basis to provide public benefit throughout Scotland. https://www.rse.org.uk/ Stay connected:   / royalsoced     / royalsoced     / royalsoced