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A to Z: The First Alphabet

Season 47 Episode 13 | 54m 2s | WETA Passport

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.

Aired: 09/23/20 | Expires: 09/29/23 | Rating: TV-PG

Additional funding for "The First Alphabet" is provided by the George D. Smith Fund. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS viewers. Additional funding is provided by the NOVA Science Trust.

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Extras From This Episode

• Aboriginal Elder Sings Ancient Creation Song

  Clip: S47 Ep13 | 4m 4s

• How Egyptian Hieroglyphs Influenced Modern Alphabets

  Clip: S47 Ep13 | 3m 56s

• A to Z: The First Alphabet Preview

  Preview: S47 Ep13 | 27s

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