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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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Wed, 11/26 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Revolutionary War Weapons

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine. (60 minutes)

Thu, 11/27 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Revolutionary War Weapons

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine. (60 minutes)

Tue, 12/2 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Revolutionary War Weapons

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine. (60 minutes)

Tue, 12/2 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Revolutionary War Weapons

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine. (60 minutes)

Wed, 12/3 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Revolutionary War Weapons

The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine. (60 minutes)