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How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing has shaped the world we live in.
Seasons
Episode 1
From Pictures to Words
59m
Revealing the link between ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and the letters we use every day.
Episode 2
Words on a Page
59m
How the changing technology of writing has shaped the course of world history.
Episode 3Latest episode
Changing the Script
59m
As technology and politics force changes to the way we write, what happens to who we are?
