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Season 47 Episode 11: A to Z: The First Alphabet

Writing shaped our world and the rise of human knowledge, from the trading of goods to tales of ancient goddesses and kings. Follow the evolution of the written word, from 4,000-year-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to modern-day alphabets.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

53

Episodes:

1029

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

55 min

First Air:

1974

Rating:

7.1