About this season
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.
Episodes (3)
E1
1. From Pictures to Words
Aired 21 September 2020 • 59 min
Revealing the link between ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and the letters we use every day.
E2
2. Words on a Page
Aired 28 September 2020 • 59 min
How the changing technology of writing has shaped the course of world history.
E3
3. Changing the Script
Aired 5 October 2020 • 59 min
As technology and politics force changes to the way we write, what happens to who we are?