Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity

Where Did Our Alphabet Come From?

Educational Jun 1, 2020 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E3: Most alphabets in use today are derived from one script developed over 4,000 years ago. What accounts for the vast popularity of the Roman or Latin alphabet? Go back to ancient Egypt as you investigate the origin of our alphabet and the contributions made to it by the Canaanites.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 28 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.