A to Z: How Writing Changed the World
The evolution of paper and printing revolutionized the spread of information. While the invention of paper boosted Chinese and Islamic societies, the simple fact that the Latin alphabet could be in printed using a small number of repetitive symbols handed Europe a crucial advantage. The printing press itself kicked off the scientific revolution that fast-tracked us to the current digital age.
Director
David Sington
Genres
Arts & Culture, History
Duration
2x60
Production Company
NOVA, WGBH
Videos
Episode 1
Episode 2
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