The Secret History of Writing
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.
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1.From Pictures to Words
21-09-202059mRevealing the link between ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and the letters we use every day.
2.Words on a Page
28-09-202059mHow the changing technology of writing has shaped the course of world history.
3.Changing the Script
05-10-202059mAs technology and politics force changes to the way we write, what happens to who we are?
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