A to Z: How Writing Changed the World

Poster

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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