NOVA S47E12 — A to Z: How Writing Changed the World

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NOVA•Season 47•Episode 12

A to Z: How Writing Changed the World

8.3/10 · 94 votesSep 30, 202055 min

Ranked #2 of 16 in Season 47•+0.4 vs season avg

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Just as writing changed the course of human history, the evolution of paper and printing revolutionized the spread of information. The printing press kicked off the Industrial Revolution that fast-tracked us to the current digital age. But as the 4,000-year-old tradition of penmanship falls out

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Episode Summary

"A to Z: How Writing Changed the World" is episode 12 of NOVA season 47. It scored 8.3/10 from 94 votes, ranking #2 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on September 30, 2020.

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