The Secret History of Writing

2020•59m

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

3 Episodes • Premiered 2020

1. From Pictures to Words

Revealing the link between ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and the letters we use every day.

2. Words on a Page

How the changing technology of writing has shaped the course of world history.

3. Changing the Script

As technology and politics force changes to the way we write, what happens to who we are?

Cast

Lydia Wilson

Self - Presenter

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