Where Did Our Alphabet Come From.
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? This episode takes you back to ancient Egypt as you investigate the origin of our alphabet and the contributions made to it by the Canaanites.
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| Format: | Video |
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| Language Notes: | In English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Kanopy Streaming,
2015.
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| Summary: | 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? This episode takes you back to ancient Egypt as you investigate the origin of our alphabet and the contributions made to it by the Canaanites. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (streaming video file) |
| Playing Time: | Du:ra:ti |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |