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The Secret History of Writing

Series 1

From Pictures to Words

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 6 months

The hunt for the origin of writing reveals the link between ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and the letters we use every day. Show more

BBC Four HD

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