The Secret History of Writing
The Secret History of Writing
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The Secret History of Writing

tv2020Ended
Documentary

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.

Seasons1
Episodes3
NetworkBBC Four

Cast

Lydia Wilson

Lydia Wilson

Self - Presenter

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