Where Did Our Alphabet Come From?
2015
Computer Files, Websites
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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[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2015.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file)
Notes:
Title from title frames.In Process Record.Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2013.In English
Performers:
Features: Marc Zender Tulane University
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Undetermined
Index terms:
History - AncientHistory - ModernLiterature
BRN:
414586
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Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/148680/external-image - Cover Image