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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, 11/2 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 4:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Tue, 11/4 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Tue, 11/4 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Wed, 11/5 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)