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The Secret History of Writing

The Secret History of Writing

The Secret History of Writing

2020· 1 season·Complete

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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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Lydia Wilson

Lydia Wilson

Self - Presenter

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