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A to Z: How Writing Changed the World

How the development of writing played a vital role in shaping world history, from the invention of paper to the printed book. (60 minutes)

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Sun, 7/6 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Iceman Reborn

New discoveries about Otzi the iceman, the oldest human mummy on Earth, reveal details about the dawn of civilization in Europe. (60 minutes)

Sun, 7/6 at 4:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Iceman Reborn

New discoveries about Otzi the iceman, the oldest human mummy on Earth, reveal details about the dawn of civilization in Europe. (60 minutes)

Sun, 7/6 at 4:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Iceman Reborn

New discoveries about Otzi the iceman, the oldest human mummy on Earth, reveal details about the dawn of civilization in Europe. (60 minutes)

Tue, 7/8 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Iceman Reborn

New discoveries about Otzi the iceman, the oldest human mummy on Earth, reveal details about the dawn of civilization in Europe. (60 minutes)

Tue, 7/8 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Iceman Reborn

New discoveries about Otzi the iceman, the oldest human mummy on Earth, reveal details about the dawn of civilization in Europe. (60 minutes)

Wed, 7/9 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Iceman Reborn

New discoveries about Otzi the iceman, the oldest human mummy on Earth, reveal details about the dawn of civilization in Europe. (60 minutes)

Wed, 7/9 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Dino Birds

Rare fossil discoveries reveal the secrets of bird evolution, and how some feathered dinos became the colorful birds that fill the sky today. (60 minutes)