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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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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 10/14 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: Brain Power

How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. (60 minutes)

Thu, 10/15 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: Brain Power

How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. (60 minutes)

Sun, 10/18 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: Brain Power

How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. (60 minutes)

Sun, 10/18 at 4:55 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: Brain Power

How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. (65 minutes)

Tue, 10/20 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Evolution: Brain Power

How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. (60 minutes)

Tue, 10/20 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Evolution: Brain Power

How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. (60 minutes)

Wed, 10/21 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Evolution: Brain Power

How the human brain, and those of clever animal cousins like the dolphin, evolved from the time when our ancestors were tiny senseless sea creatures. (60 minutes)