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The Secret History of Writing

20201 seasonDavid Sington
IMDb 8.6

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How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing has shaped the world we live in.

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What is The Secret History of Writing (2020) about?

How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing has shaped the world we live in.

Who stars in The Secret History of Writing?

The Secret History of Writing stars Lydia Wilson (Self - Presenter). The series was created by David Sington.

How many seasons does The Secret History of Writing have?

The Secret History of Writing has 1 seasons. There are 3 episodes in total.

Is The Secret History of Writing worth watching?

The Secret History of Writing holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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