Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity

Where Did Our Alphabet Come From?

Educational · Documentary

S1, E3: Most alphabets in use today are derived from one script developed over 4,000 years ago; what accounts for the vast popularity of the Roman or Latin alphabet; in ancient Egypt, probing the origin of the alphabet; the contributions by the Canaanites.

2020 · 28m

Information

Released
2020
Run Time
28 min
Rated
PG

Languages

Original Audio
English
Audio

English (AAC), English (United States)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.