Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet

Embark on a journey to the very beginning of writing as a tool of language and see how the many threads of history and linguistics came together to create the alphabet that forms the foundation of English writing. Your guide is Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University and in the 16 lectures of Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet, he will help you navigate the complex linguistic and cultural history behind one of our most crucial tools of communication.

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  • TheTVDB.com Series ID 443465
  • Status Ended
  • First Aired May 19, 2023
  • Recent May 19, 2023
  • Network USA The Great Courses
  • Average Runtime 24 minutes
  • Genres Documentary History
  • Original Country United States of America
  • Original Language English
  • Episode Screenshot Format 16:9 Screencap
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