A linguist at Columbia University plans to guide you through the intriguing evolution of writing in his new 16-part series.
The series "Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet" will debut on Wondrium, an educational platform, on May 19, 2023, according to a press release published by the company on Thursday.
"How did that become the 26 letters of our alphabet? That intrigues me, and I want to share what I have learned with you." McWhorter strives to make the larger-than-life history of language as fun as it is fascinating with his trademark humor and conversational approach.The Columbia University linguist wants to investigate how writing was created and the causes that contributed to the 26 letters of the modern alphabet in this series.
Dr. John McWhorter is considered an authority in language and linguistics and the author of more than 20 books.
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