A to Z: The First Alphabet
Where would we be without the world's alphabets? Writing has played a vital role in the expansion and domination of cultures throughout history.
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But researchers are only now uncovering the origin story to our own alphabet, which may have gotten its beginnings in a turquoise mine 4,000 years ago. From the shape of the letter A to the role of writing in trade and storytelling, discover how the written word shaped civilization itself.
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