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A Brief History of Writing

A screenshot showing a curator holding a tablet with ancient writing on it. Play

A Brief History of Writing

© The British Museum

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    • Have you ever wondered how writing came about? Like most things, it had to be invented. This video from The British Museum explores some ancient texts.
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